Following a racially charged video posted by Enzo Fernández, BD Cricket Live reports that Chelsea’s preseason preparations have been thrown into disarray. The controversy erupted after Enzo shared a celebratory video on social media following Argentina’s Copa América triumph. The video contained lyrics that appeared to insult French players, sparking outrage among Chelsea’s French squad members and other minority players.

BD Cricket Live observed that Enzo later issued a public apology on social media, expressing deep regret for the offensive language featured in the video, which had surfaced during Argentina’s victory celebrations. “There is no excuse,” he stated. “I strongly condemn all forms of discrimination and apologize for the inappropriate behavior during the celebrations. The video and its content do not reflect who I am.” However, sources within the club revealed that this statement did little to cool tensions. Defender Wesley Fofana openly criticized the video, calling it “blatant racism.”

Multiple French players—including Badiashile, Disasi, Gusto, Malang Sarr, Nkunku, and Ugochukwu—joined Fofana in condemning Enzo’s actions. Even some non-French teammates expressed their dissatisfaction. Both Chelsea FC and FIFA have since launched formal investigations into the video to assess its impact and determine appropriate disciplinary action.

In an attempt to ease tensions, striker Nicolas Jackson posted photos of Enzo engaging with a young Black Chelsea fan and another image of himself holding Enzo’s jersey. However, the effort backfired and the posts were quickly deleted. According to insiders, the gesture came across as tone-deaf and failed to address the deeper issue.

BD Cricket Live insiders report that the incident has significantly damaged team unity. “Everyone’s wondering what he was thinking,” one source revealed. The mood in the dressing room has become noticeably tense, and rebuilding trust will take time. Chelsea has officially acknowledged Enzo’s apology and stated that an internal disciplinary process is now underway. The club also pledged to use this moment as a wake-up call to strengthen its internal education and inclusion programs.