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Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea captain was tone deaf, clumsy and wrong

One month ago Fernandez was accused of ‘uninhibited racism’ by Chelsea teammate Wesley Fofana. On Sunday, he was the defender’s captain in the Premier League

The Independent UK

Enzo Fernandez deserves to be Chelsea captain, says Enzo Maresca

The Argentine was forced to apologise to his team-mates after being caught up in a racism storm over the summer

Evening Standard

Chelsea 0-2 Man City: Enzo Maresca era begins with defeat as champions prove too good

The champions get their title defence up and running

Evening Standard

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The more things change at Chelsea, the more they stay the same

Chelsea 0-2 Manchester City: More questions off the field gave way to continuing problems on it for the hosts as Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic secured three points for the champions

The Independent UK

Chelsea show signs of promise but Enzo Maresca start overshadowed by off-field drama

Raheem Sterling’s omission dominated the pre-match build-up before a promising, yet frustrating, first game of the manager’s tenure

Evening Standard

Man City start pursuit for fifth straight league title with victory at Chelsea

Erling Haaland opened his account in the first half before former Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic wrapped up the three points.

The Independent UK

Chelsea XI vs Man City: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest as Raheem Sterling left out

Pedro Neto is in line to make debut in today’s Premier League opener

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Chelsea squad for 2024/25: Enzo Maresca's full team for the Premier League, Conference League, FA Cup and League Cup

The Chelsea squad for 2024/25 has seen even more additions join the team, as well as a new manager in Enzo Maresca

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'Are they going to run through brick walls to help Enzo Fernandez? I don’t think they will': Chelsea told to cut losses after racist song

Enzo Fernandez was the subject of a club disciplinary procedure after joining in on Argentina's racist and anti-trans song about France

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The story of Chelsea's tumultuous summer: Thrashings, high-profile sales and manager complaints

Even for a club as... up and down as Chelsea, it's been quite the noisy summer at Stamford Bridge, and not all for good reasons

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Enzo Fernandez set for Chelsea vice-captaincy role despite racism storm

Argentine international handed the armband by Reece James during pre-season defeat to Real Madrid

Evening Standard

Wesley Fofana gives response to Chelsea's handling of Enzo Fernandez racism incident

Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez filmed and posted a racist and anti-trans chant directed at French players of African heritage

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Why Chelsea are selling their best academy prospects instead of multi-million pound flops

Three club-produced youngsters have already departed Stamford Bridge this summer with more looking likely to go too. What's behind this strategy?

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Chelsea squad ‘together’ insists Enzo Maresca after Enzo Fernandez apology

Blues boss says his squad are united after Argentine midfielder returned to the fold following racism storm

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What Enzo Fernandez did on his return to Chelsea training following racism storm

Fernandez posted a video of a chant containing racist and transphobic lyrics while Argentina celebrated their Copa America win

The Independent UK

Chelsea take no disciplinary action against Enzo Fernandez for racist and homophobic slurs

Chelsea have committed to matching Fernandez’s significant donation to an anti-discrimination charity

Evening Standard

Enzo Fernandez issues apology on Chelsea return and makes charity donation after racism storm

The Blues are now understood to consider the matter closed internally, though Argentine could still face punishment from governing bodies

The Times of India

Paris Olympics 2024: Why France's racially diverse society has united to boo Argentina

PARIS: There’s an intriguing geopolitical tussle playing out here, threatening to blow up into an embarrassing diplomatic row. And football, racism and societal change are at the heart of it. On the eve of the Olympics, Argentina are discovering that they will not be winning any friendship prizes here this…

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Evening Standard

Reece James accepts Enzo Fernandez racism row 'could be a problem' for Chelsea

Internal investigation underway with Argentine set to meet up with teammates on Monday

The Independent UK

Enzo Fernandez racism row ‘could be a problem’ for Chelsea, Reece James acknowledges

Wesley Fofana said a video posted by Blues team-mate Fernandez while on international duty displayed “uninhibited racism”.

France 24

Argentina’s Milei to meet Macron as tensions rise over racist football chants

On visit to Paris for the Olympics Games, Argentina’s Javier Milei is scheduled to meet President Macron Friday at the Elysee Palace, according to the Argentine presidency. The two leaders’ meeting comes amid mounting tensions between France and Argentina over racist chants at a football match by Argentine players.

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'Enzo Fernandez video felt personal, it was an attack on all black players and offended all of us': Former Chelsea star reveals his disappointment, disgust and sadness with Argentine

Enzo Fernandez has been at the centre of a racism controversy after posting a video of an alleged racist chant on social media following Argentina's Copa America win

Evening Standard

Enzo Maresca facing early test of his Chelsea credentials over handling of Enzo Fernandez racism storm

Blues head coach already dealt off-field challenge before first game in charge

The Independent UK

Enzo Maresca does not expect return of Enzo Fernandez to disrupt Chelsea squad

Fernandez is set to link back up with the Chelsea squad next week.

Evening Standard

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca confident Enzo Fernandez racism storm will not divide squad

Argentina international due to join up with Blues squad on Monday

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