By Wilson Florez
19 Jul 2024, 12:29 PM EDT
The 2024 Copa América was also for ArgentinaThe current world champions defended their continental title at beat Colombia 1-0 in the finalHowever, the celebrations were marred by some controversial chants by Enzo Fernández that Hugo Lloris did not hesitate to criticize.
The chants, prompted by Premier League Chelsea player, have generated much controversy in France. The chant itself mocked the ancestry of the French national team players. This has caused a stir and has reached the ears of politicians.
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France will sue Argentina for Racist Song!
“They play for France but they are from……”
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Hugo Lloris, goalkeeper of Los Angeles FC, He criticized the attitudes of the Argentine footballers who joined in that chant. In an interview with BB Sport, Lloris did not hide his indignation.
“The song is racially offensive and discriminatory. It is a direct attack on the French people.“Especially for the French who have African origins and family,” said the goalkeeper.
The responsibility of the champion
Argentina won the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and now he once again raises another important title with the United States Copa America. The success of the Albiceleste has put them in the spotlight worldwide. Hugo Lloris believes that Argentine players should be more careful with their celebrations in moments of euphoria.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re in a moment of euphoria because you’ve won an important trophy. It demands even more responsibility when you are a winner. We are all against discrimination and racism. I just think and hope that it is a mistake and that they learn from it (…) But that also becomes a responsibility since they are the face of football right now, in South America and in the world.”he concluded.
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