French federation files complaint after 'racist and discriminatory remarks' by Argentina players

The French soccer federation pledged Tuesday (July 16) to file a complaint with FIFA over “racist and discriminatory remarks” by Argentina players in post-match chants about France's team after their Copa America title win.
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[@sgsjosh2000]

What about Griezmann and dembele racist comments.😂 Double standards much.😂

[@Friendly_fire69]

It always happens bro

[@greenbelly2008]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@agustinzilloni2413]

be outraged by current wars and colonialism ❌ be outraged by a song ✔️ The European double standard...

[@greenbelly2008]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@doobob5071]

You are clueless......

[@margaritamontijo6213]

The point is that is easy to win with a team that the players come from all part of the world woke sensitive clowns

[@kelzuya]

None of the white Argentinians are totally native to that country either. Are any of them indiginous?

[@TagusMan]

Are the indigenous people indigenous to Argentina? Did they sprout out of the ground or did they colonize and occupy the land just like everyone else on the planet?

[@standardprocedure7017]

Amen.

[@mjm352]

Europeans arrived in Argentina in 1516… that’s make them indigenous. When did Africans illegal cross the Mediterranean?

[@MrISkater]

If what you just said isn't racist, then what they said isn't racist.

[@MrISkater]

@@chillout914that's racist

[@gilbertosampa8140]

Wow, I've never seen a national team become smaller like this, they win a continental title and sing like hell to another country that didn't even compete in the competition, what a shame.

[@ShashotoANur]

*inter-continental title

[@LNLBD]

You are copy-pasting this comment everywhere. :)

[@LNLBD]

@@watchnoface8770 The only small minded people here are the ones who are offended by a song.

[@goon1350]

The French complain about everything

[@redfire1094]

​@goon1350 so is it ok with u

[@pgmpgmpgm]

Why would anyone be offended when someone tells you that you were born in Angola??? Why do you think a song that says your parents were born in Cameroon or Nigeria is so horrible? THIS IS A SONG THAT TALKS ABOUT NATIONALITIES AND NOT RACES, because in fact no one mentions any race. France is a colonialist country that did a lot of damage to nations in Africa and all its inhabitants. It's very hypocritical of them... I think they're just still envious of having lost the world cup.

[@janekmundt579]

Every racist in Europe claims people born in France can’t be French because they also have a different culture at home. This is extremely racist as it defines nationalities as ethnic groups, a concept that generally was abandoned in the 50s. If you have French citizenship you are French. Nothing else is needed or should matter. And it also isn’t about finding the African countries to be insulting as you imply…

[@hanhquan218]

Why did they mention France while celebrating a competition France has no part in?

[@user-lemon852]

@@hanhquan218 Because it's fun and they were happy, then they remembered when they beat France

[@selfhealing]

Defending racism? 😅

[@Ky-tv7yn]

​@@hanhquan218This song is from the time of the last 2022 World Cup. Do you find it problematic that they sing it? They are offended by a simple chant while France and much of Europe continues to exploit Africa.

[@travelsquadd]

This does not surprise me. Have yall visited Argentina. I have. I will never go back

[@WadudSyed222]

People can have different views and it is normal. In a Democratic Society people can have any argument about Race and it`s a normal thing.

[@Celts69]

I always want to visit Argentina beautiful country and people. You can visit Sub-Saharan Africa.

[@tymciach5003]

Argentina is great, not a place for ghetto culture

[@brentcooper9175]

what happened? I have a plan to go...😢

[@benjafranklin5996]

You have never been to Argentina

[@MySpace662]

Argentina was a fascist country once

[@steveo6475]

yes, PERÓN, they guy who destroyed their economy for the next 70 yrs after he took office, was a declared fascist, that is a NATIONAL SOCIALIST.

[@samabedin786]

100% true!

[@guillermobermudez4258]

Jawohl!

[@benjafranklin5996]

Most Latin countries were at some point....

[@claudiolp4514]

Like Germany, like Italy. Who many people in France voted for the fascists as early as last week?

[@balamuralipathmanathan6366]

Spanish italian and german sining about french players hahah

[@armandocampos9173]

U mean africans.

[@necrodeath7726]

Argentinean*

[@worldatpeace8979]

All this wasn't necessary people are just making something out of nothing.

[@claudiolp4514]

I see. The country in which National Rally (RN) and its allies, which won by a clear margin in the first round, took at the end 142 seats, is talking about "racism and discriminatory remarks."

[@Liii989]

France not even in Copa America

[@unibomber6246]

They laugh that they lost

[@pablogrijalva1581]

France not even in Euro finals

[@JonathanCoyne-rp7xg]

Half the world sings that song bc it’s true there not French even if they are born there European culture

[@maxichavez5316]

French crying still come let go 😭😭

[@jam6636]

hasta en los principales medios de India describen a los argentinos como racistas... se están autoperjudicando tanto que no tienen vuelta ni en 50 años-

[@hourbee5535]

This issue exists at all levels of soccer

[@tnkai4965]

Truth does hurt.

[@iamkhai7111]

Agree

[@AntonioDimitriadis]

The Chant is referring to the country of origin of the French players, saying they aren’t really French, how is that racist if it’s not referring to the color of their skin? There’s absolutely nothing demeaning about this Chant

[@kawaidxb]

Do you wanna go there?!! By your logic then all Argentina players are European so why they are representing Argentina ?

[@alieusannoh4185]

They are children of Italian, Spanish and German immigrants.

[@HuracanHilarantedelPueblo]

@@kawaidxb🙄🤐

[@user-lemon852]

@@kawaidxb Argentina was colonized by Europeans, of course the majority of the population will have some European blood🙄

[@jam6636]

antonio, hasta en en India los están catalogando como racistas y hómofobos. cuidense un poquito están caminando hacia el precipicio en todos los sentidos. Decadencia en todo aspecto lo de argentina

[@javierverdunn]

Tres bien ... Argentina 🇦🇷 is withe people basicly ... In Argentina 🇦🇷 don't exist black people. I was born and grow up in Misiones Argentina 🇦🇷.. i never saw a black people. When i finish the prepa school isaw a black man who come here from EEUU to play Basketball for a Club ...by the way ... im 50 years old rigth now

[@nedbenjamine3370]

Ah, don’t blame them, just their German roots kicking in from time to time

[@a4cados]

Wild 😂

[@asdasdasddgdgdfgdg]

Which Argentinean player has German roots?

[@elsadog9]

Italian roots.

[@user-lemon852]

@@nedbenjamine3370 They have more from Italy than Germany

[@claudiolp4514]

Are you aware that Argentina has the 5th biggest Jewish community in the world, most of them coming just before or during WWII?

[@ismaeladen1204]

Diego Maradona was a remarkable man with great love for Africa and Brazil…..these Argentinians today are a disgrace !

[@therealryufromjapan3051]

Have you seen the video where Mara makes fun of the Colombians and than gets a 5-0 Yeah

[@necrodeath7726]

Nobody's making fun of Africa we're making fun of France. The same country that has kept Africa under their colonial rule for centuries.

[@iamkhai7111]

mbappe’s effect for keep looking down on south America’s football level.

[@user-qw2oh4zq1h]

Agree with Argentina. Why French rely on African players in Football while USA have black in Basketball players. Both are suck in their own sports.

[@rumblebird9888]

I like how in every comment section about this subject, there are more comments than likes on the videos

[@SK-lt1so]

Racist Shameful

[@CensorsTruth]

How is this racist?

[@lauragallardo1593]

😭😭🤡🤡🤡

[@avia1295]

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡 ..

[@lits5984]

What? Telling the truth is racist now?? Wow?!

[@RootGroves]

True

[@avia1295]

France should stop whining, and this song is not r*cist, it's right .. They couldn't let go of players celebrating with a song while their team doesn't even feel like France ..

[@unwokeneuropean3590]

But french team is african team. Nothing racist about facts.

[@standardprocedure7017]

The chant wasn't simply about stating the French team has African players.

[@ammonioussaccas]

Well maybe the Frenchies need to put their pastries and cigarettes down and play football instead of whining and crying about it like some beeeatches.

[@reinhard98]

​@@A_friendwithoutbenefitsyou can't

[@A_friendwithoutbenefits]

@@reinhard98 sure you can. Nationality is determined by passport and passport only. Check the passports of the millions of black French. They are French, they have French passports.

[@sabineafrica995]

Racist

[@Luiki-o2v]

What is wrong?This is True and who is denying the truth?Is war peace?If the Nigeria-team were only whiteskin players would it be kolonialism?

[@thevikinghol]

Well there are different levels of attitudes considered "racists". Come on. The message in the chant is not really against black people. He should avoid getting involved in public controversy only.

[@carlobrotto7132]

Pathetic & childish reaction, it's clearly just an innocent celebration. France as usual being sore looser after losing a World Cup final, something similar happened with Italy in 2006 World Cup and that time there was no charge of racism ...😂

[@CondorFlyingHigh]

Watching from Argentina. I feel so ashamed. Racism is a serious problem in Argentine soccer and nobody does anything about it

[@Browne7100]

Don't worry about it. How did they know the words ? France didn't play in Copa America. Why are they singing about France ? This sounds like the chant came from 2022, and they decided to sing it again. Why was it posted to social media ? If you didn't do anything, you don't need to feel shame

[@CondorFlyingHigh]

@@Browne7100 Because some Argentine fans need to act like idiots 24/7 the whole year. They need to remember old glories the whole time and what countries they distroyed etc. Just like our current president, who needs to pick up fights with world leaders (never mind that we desperately need their money and never mind we also desperately need to trade with them) A decade ago, when Cardinal Bergoglio was elected Pope and he adopted the name Francis, some idiotic Argentines invented a song mocking Brazil and Brazilians. It was played all over TV, radio and the internet here. As if it was a big score against Brazil: "We" (Argentines) have a Pope, "they" (Brazilians) have none Very idiotic (and unexcusable) stuff

[@the-gang-of-wolves]

@@CondorFlyingHigh no one batters an eyelid when people idolize singers/artists who use derogatory language (n word) in their music, what's the difference?

[@rumblebird9888]

Just in soccer? Ok

[@Browne7100]

@the-gang-of-wolves Major differences Wolfgang. Football players are paid by the club who hired them. Football players represent a country when they play on the national team.. Most people don't listen to certain musicians, and they also have freedom of speech . Football players and managers fall under league, club, association, and FIFA rules as a condition of employment. That's why the referees can issue a yellow or red card if you break the rules. Enzo already agreed to play under certain rules. He would have to retire in order to speak freely

[@MegaMahuro]

Africans lost the EU cup for France. Africans lost the EU cup to Canada to, on the other hand, Africans won the EU cup to Spain. what does that mean?

[@jprozario1894]

It’s true

[@rahwaasgodom6570]

I used to love them but they are terrible

[@rajsinha8630]

Well done Argentina। If France wants to be called winner then bring french players। French doesn't know how to play football। Even Zidane isn't french। He is Algerian descendant।

[@Raison_d-etre]

​@@cyberfunk3793 No, they persecute non-Hindu citizens.

[@777kiya]

Messi isn't Argentinian too, by your logic, he's 3/4th Italian and 1/4 Spanish. He's European

[@user-lemon852]

@@777kiya They were colonized, what is their fault? However, they did not colonize anyone, France on the other hand...

[@doubleaadoubleaa5538]

That’s just petty.

[@codenamekai1357]

Disgusting

[@elwyn89]

Argentina wasnt racist. Racist were germans about Gauchos!!!

[@Siience...s]

Good work FFF (french football federation), Not at all surprised by this action from the Argentines.

[@lperea21]

The FFF was racist against their own black players. They tried to limit how many black players were on the team because they didn't think they were French enough. Look it up. They didn't sue the head of the FFF. This is France being petty because they lost

[@lits5984]

What, telling the truth?? 😅

[@LCdic09]

Yes, they should instead colonize and exploit half a continent, which isn't racist at all...

[@Zolverien-wx9we]

is he wrong ,what he said is definitely right

[@Wildbrush]

Argentina represents me!

[@Raison_d-etre]

OK, racist.

[@DMJ-01]

You say that so proudly 😂😂😂

[@user-lemon852]

@@Raison_d-etre Cry about it, they don't care anyway.

[@emafrancisco1808]

​@@Raison_d-etrewe are a country, not a disney movie

[@avia1295]

And me too ..

[@MrTubs911]

Oh no, he said a bad word...

[@Raison_d-etre]

You lie.

[@jdemaison2940]

The fact that many argentine players have tatoos all over their body says a lot. I don't wanna use the word delinquents here. They are all part of the same gang. No morality. Those players contracts should be rescinded in their respective clubs. There are stuff more important than soccer

[@Ky-tv7yn]

You are prejudiced, just because you have tattoos does not make you a criminal. You stayed in the last century. Then you are the same people who cry about being "discriminated against".

[@selfhealing]

If FIFA have balls they will intervene

[@Ky-tv7yn]

Here in Argentina we have nothing to fear, our hands are not dirty and stained with African blood, we are not like France or most of Europe.

[@Ky-tv7yn]

La hipocresía europea en su máximo esplendor

[@Lacali21]

Argenfifa should never fear as long as fifa is on their side everything will be ok and overlooked

[@cowboybebop7349]

black?? agenda 2030....

[@user-xl3ps5qb3x]

Quite shameful

[@melisaalessandrini7277]

@nedbenjamine3370 you should start reading some books instead of spreading lies

[@King-vo7vm]

He saying facts 😂😂😂... I support Enzo

[@adonai7187]

Imagine this is a song. It was conposed and it's in their hearts. Oh men!

[@avia1295]

😂😂🤡🤡

[@redeemedmat2211]

Omg , lol stop !!! You people are such cry babies . It’s facts , there was nothing racist said

[@WadudSyed222]

Definition of Racism in Europe vs Rest of the World is very different. In many cases Europeans will call it Racism but people in the rest of the World won't call it Racism. So it isn`t a Racism.

[@SK-lt1so]

No It's racism. Says a lot about you that you can't see it.

[@VideogamesWorld93]

That’s because you don’t speak Spanish, i can understand the slang and the lyrics are even worst.

[@cyberfunk3793]

Or everybody actually knows this was obvious racism except some Argentinian apologists here.

[@maneshipocrates2264]

The victims will call it racism. Are you the representative of all black people around the world? Trying to find a way to defend the indefensible.

[@MerihTewelde-kz8jt]

Shame on you

[@Pakos-Terimos]

Calm down the World 🤝🫶👍👍🏿

[@Mrf.7213]

Athletes at this level who receive great opportunities and make racially offensive mistakes should be punished, as they have a huge responsibility toward their fans. As public figures, they influence millions of people and should promote respect and equality. We cannot tolerate behaviors that perpetuate discrimination in our society.

[@atuanredjo6685]

Look up what they say about jokics and luka

[@glen9620]

He should be banned at least 6 month

[@cowboybebop7349]

why?? telling truth, he did not even made the chant, and if you have to analiza a futbol chant to see in what way you feel ofended, you opinion does not matter

[@jprozario1894]

When France won the World Cup they sang about Messi that’s also racism

[@iamkhai7111]

Trevor Noah💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@dalobucaram7078]

Where is Messi? Why is he quiet?

[@pablogrijalva1581]

I don't see him on the video, why the hell shoudl he intervene

[@user-lemon852]

@@dalobucaram7078 He's in Miami and has nothing to do with this

[@necrodeath7726]

In Miami swimming in uncle stooge's vault

[@bakerkawesa]

Argentinians have a superiority complex.

[@user-lemon852]

@@bakerkawesa Sure, and the Europeans and French don't, they're saints...

[@Matoro059]

Yeah because everybody love the warm people of france😂

[@ricardomarin487]

winners tend to have that.

[@necrodeath7726]

We don't, the French have a loser complex. We didn't force them to surrender in WW2 either

[@jamesgray7301]

They are football players; how intelligent can they be?

[@Friendly_fire69]

Don’t cry poor France 😢

[@q84me]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-ke8mc2gr4k]

Their hold nation, Argentina is racist

[@user-lemon852]

@@user-ke8mc2gr4k And France is a perfect country, right? They were definitely not a colonizing country that enslaved black people, nope.

[@wafulanathan547]

Not a surprise u can clearly see no black players in their team i think there has never been even one in their history so it makes sense thats racism

[@GGking747]

Lie we had the first player football who was a black Man after Argentina abolished slavery while France had an museum of them..

[@user-lemon852]

@@wafulanathan547 Argentina is a country not a Disney movie (And it's not their fault that there aren't that many black people in Argentina, the majority are descendants of Spaniards, Italians and some other Europeans, and some of indigenous people).

[@NataliaHernandez-kn2ns]

And do you know why? Because Argentina did not subjugate or trade black slaves as the ancestors of your country did.

[@maximilianodehabsburgo3206]

😱😱😱😱

[@rahulranjan8173]

It’s a shame what they have become . The land of Maradona

[@jonathanc5625]

Que yo sepa Argentina no fue imperio colonialista, ni tampoco explota a países de África ni les hace usar su moneda, así que a llorar a otro lado

[@Bolo-nr5nq]

Truly very sad to see that France is now a caliphate 😢

[@MG2.5.4.]

When was the last time you went to France?

[@cyberfunk3793]

Caliphate where it's illegal to wear the Burka? You never been to France have you?

[@thefullstop23]

Truly very sad to see your very uneducated comment, casual.

[@I46718]

Excuse the boy he lives in a trailer with his parents lol

[@cyberfunk3793]

@@Bolo-nr5nq Moved where?