What a whirlwind it’s been in the world of football! Just yesterday, at the Olympic quarter-finals in Paris, a match between France and Argentina ended not with cheers but with chaos. Here’s the scoop: France eked out a 1-0 victory against the two-time gold medalist, Argentina. You’d think the buzz would be all about that win, but instead, the air was thick with tension that boiled over the moment the ref blew the whistle.
As the French team burst onto the pitch, thrilled to advance to the semi-finals on their home turf, the Argentinian coaches and substitutes weren’t far behind. It wasn’t long before a bit of push came to shove. The center of the storm? France’s Enzo Millot. Apparently, his jubilant celebration didn’t sit well with the Argentine players, sparking a heated face-off.
Things took a turn when Millot, who was already on the bench for the game’s final minutes, got a red card for his role in the post-game scuffle. Thierry Henry, France’s coach, was visibly upset over the decision, lamenting the loss of Millot for the upcoming semi-final. He expressed regret over the disturbance, emphasizing it wasn’t the outcome he wanted.
Adding to the drama, this brawl follows a recent controversy where Argentine star Enzo Fernandez was caught in a racism row. Post-Copa America celebrations got ugly when he and his teammates were seen singing a distasteful chant about the French team, stirring the pot further.
Despite the ugliness, Fernandez has apologized, both publicly and privately to his teammates, including Wesley Fofana, a French player of Ivorian descent. Fofana confirmed they’ve cleared the air, emphasizing the importance of moving forward together.
