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Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has hit out at Enzo Fernandez for singing racist chants with his Argentina teammates.<\/p>\n

Fernandez was widely criticised after videos of him and his Argentina teammates could be seen singing a derogatory song about French players with African heritage.<\/p>\n

The incident happened after Argentina\u2019s 2024 Copa America win over Colombia.<\/p>\n

Speaking on his podcast, Mikel said he doesn\u2019t condone such behaviour.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe whole thing, it is very sensitive, and it always is when something like this happens. Everybody has their opinion when it comes to these issues. One thing I will say about it is that I don\u2019t condone such acts as a person or a player,\u201d Mikel Obi said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes the adrenaline just takes over everything else. You\u2019ve won the Copa America back-to-back, which is f***g amazing.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut then still, I don\u2019t condone that [type of behaviour]. When you are winning is actually when you need to be responsible. You need to be more humble and know that everything you do is being picked up. I don\u2019t think it was worth it. It just spoils the whole celebration and everything they have achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cI don\u2019t think it was only him singing, everybody was. It was wrong, and it\u2019s not his place to say these kind of things.\u201d<\/p>\n

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