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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="footballco-bet-betsense">{"type":"footballco-bet-betsense","data":{}}</script><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_d6e1e5da-7d9a-43d5-97e1-f4350a3cd7e3"}}</script><ul><li>Fernandez under fire for racist song on Argentina bus</li><li>Midfielder has apologised on social media</li><li>Jackson made public defence of Chelsea team-mate</li></ul>

Nicolas Jackson posts video of Enzo Fernandez interacting with black Chelsea fan amid racism storm involving Argentina midfielder

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<p>Fernandez has been called out for live streaming himself and his Argentina team-mates singing a song that questions the heritage of some of the French national players. The 23-year-old has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/enzo-fernandez-apology-france-song-argentina-copa-america-celebrations-chelsea-furious/blt138381b0c45d3e94" target="_blank">since apologised</a>, suggesting he meant no harm and that he is sorry for his behaviour. Now, Chelsea compatriot Jackson has posted online in support of the midfielder. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Jackson, who represents Senegal at international level, first posted a video of Fernandez interacting with a young black Chelsea fan, before following up with an image of himself, the recent Copa America winner and Marc Cucurella. </p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt6263b4d0e09330ab/Screenshot%202024-07-17%20111518.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt6263b4d0e09330ab/Screenshot%202024-07-17%20111518.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt6263b4d0e09330ab/Screenshot%202024-07-17%20111518.png?format=jpg" alt="Nicolas Jackson Enzo Fernandez 2024" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="@jackson.nj11" data-portal-copyright="@jackson.nj11" perform:prop="uuid:blt6263b4d0e09330ab;width:491;height:876"></picture>

WHAT JACKSON SAID

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-issue-strong-statement-enzo-fernandez-s-argentina-chant-wesley-fofana-uninhibited-racism/bltf3ade0d9e2af3dc4#csc1180cf0d77b3048" target="_blank">Chelsea have also released a statement</a> saying they will investigate the incident, but it is still likely going to cause internal issues in West London. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-squad-very-angry-enzo-fernandez-footage-argentina-squad-singing-racist-discriminatory-song-french-football-federation-hints-legal-action/blt3c7a923d65fafe13" target="_blank">Wesley Fofana publicly shamed Fernandez</a> for his behaviour on social media and it is yet to be seen whether they can mend their relationship ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Chelsea's<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-pre-season-2024-tour-fixtures-results-tickets-watch/blt0990f1d5d5bc8839" target="_blank"> pre-season tour starts in a matter of days</a> but Fernandez is not due to join up with the squad for a while following his summer exploits with Argentina. The Blues will likely be in contact with the 23-year-old to discuss the next steps following the storm he caused online. </p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltc0725c9cfa5e3d61/Screenshot%202024-07-17%20113034.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltc0725c9cfa5e3d61/Screenshot%202024-07-17%20113034.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltc0725c9cfa5e3d61/Screenshot%202024-07-17%20113034.png?format=jpg" alt="Nicolas Jackson Marc Cucurella Enzo Fernandez 2024" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="@jackson.nj11" data-portal-copyright="@jackson.nj11" perform:prop="uuid:bltc0725c9cfa5e3d61;width:481;height:873"></picture>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Nicolas Jackson posts video of Enzo Fernandez interacting with black Chelsea fan amid racism storm involving Argentina midfielder | Goal.com US

Nicolas Jackson has come to the defence of Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez after the midfielder was recorded singing a racist song.