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Reece James and Enzo Maresca speak out on Enzo Fernandez return to Chelsea

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Enzo Maresca and Reece James insist Chelsea are looking to quickly ‘move forward’ from the upset caused by Enzo Fernandez’s video with his Argentina teammates at the Copa America. Chelsea opened an ‘internal disciplinary procedure’ last week after Fernandez filmed his Argentina teammates singing a racist song about France after their win against Colombia in the Copa […]

‘Selfish’ Lionel Messi accused of ‘not caring about racism’ by ex-Premier League striker

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Ex-England striker Carlton Cole has branded Lionel Messi ‘selfish’ and says his silence on the Argentina racism row suggests he ‘does not care’ about the issue. Enzo Fernandez faces disciplinary action from Chelsea and FIFA after posting a video on social media that the French Football Federation said included ‘racist and discriminatory’ language. The £107m […]

The huge ban Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez could receive for racist chant

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Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez could be banned for 12 games after filming himself singing a racist and transphobic chant following Argentina’s Copa America victory. Investigations have been launched by Chelsea, FIFA and Conmebol after Fernandez streamed a live video of the Argentina team singing a racist song about French players on the team bus on […]

Lionel Messi reacts after Argentina beat Colombia to win Copa America

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Lionel Messi was delighted to add ‘one more’ Copa America trophy to his collection after Argentina beat Colombia in extra time to win the tournament for a record 16th time. The final, which was delayed by 80 minutes because of crowd trouble outside the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, appeared to be heading to penalties […]

Ticketless fans at Copa America final climb into air vent to get inside Hard Rock Stadium

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Ticketless fans at the Copa America final were caught climbing through an air vent in order to get inside the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Kick off for the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday was delayed by an hour and 22 minutes following huge crowd trouble at the stadium. Chaotic scenes […]

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez fights with Colombia fans after Copa America defeat

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Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez was at the centre of a fight with Colombia supporters after Uruguay’s defeat in the Copa America on Wednesday night. Uruguay are out of the Copa America following a 1-0 loss to Colombia in the semi final with Jefferson Lerma scoring the game’s only goal in the first half. Shortly after […]