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Lloris Condemns Euphoria as Justification in Argentina's Race Controversy.

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Posted 2 months ago
Lloris Condemns Euphoria as Justification in Argentina's Race Controversy.

Former France captain Hugo Lloris has condemned the controversial song sung by some Argentina players, calling it an "attack on French people." However, he expressed hope that it was a mistake from which the players involved will learn.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is facing sanctions from the Premier League club after posting a video on social media that the French Football Federation said included alleged "racist and discriminatory language." 

FIFA is also investigating the video, which shows Argentina squad members, celebrating their 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final, singing a song originally chanted by fans questioning the heritage of France's black and mixed-race players. 

Fernandez has since apologized on social media.

Hugo Lloris, France's most capped player and captain during their 2018 World Cup win, expressed his shock at the behavior. "Winning an important trophy demands even more responsibility," Lloris said, emphasizing that euphoria is no excuse.

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