A sports official in Argentina was fired after he demanded an apology from the country’s national team players for racial slurs, according to the press service of Argentine President Javier Miley. TASS.
“No government can tell the Argentine national team, world champion and twice winner of the America’s Cup, what to say, what to think or what to do, like other governments,” the presidency said in a statement. “The one who is guilty in terms of Miley is the Deputy Minister of Sports of the country, Julio Garro, who was dismissed from his post for this reason.
July 17 Garro statedHe said that Lionel Messi should apologise for his racist remarks towards the French national team. His words were quoted by Corta.
The incident occurred after Argentina won the 2024 Copa America final and was broadcast live by Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The French Football Federation has filed a complaint with the International Federation of Football (IFFA) over the behaviour of its players and has sent a letter to the Argentine federation demanding action.
Same day Garro categorically rejected Information regarding Messi’s request for an apology. But it seems it was too late.
Previously FIFA launched an investigation It’s about the racist song by Argentina national team players.