Last summer, anti-discrimination group Kick It Out sent a letter to FIFA and CONMEBOL calling for Argentina star Enzo Fernandez to be punished after he posted allegedly racist and anti-gay slogans on social media. Conduct an investigation.

Chelsea midfielder Fernandez, 23, posted a video praising French players of African descent after Argentina beat Colombia in the Copa America final.

In a letter sent on Monday, Kick It Out chief executive Samuel Okafor wrote that the organization had repeatedly asked FIFA and the FA about the status of the investigation into the chant , Fernandez apologized, and the letter was verified by ESPN. The French Football Federation launched legal action, saying he was "basking in the joy of winning international matches".

A source told ESPN's James Ollie in September that the FA would not investigate the matter because the incident fell under FIFA's jurisdiction because it occurred while the player was on international duty.

This contrasts with the seven-match ban imposed by the FA on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur after he commented in an interview that Koreans "all look the same".

The Uruguay international made the comments in his personal capacity rather than as an international player on the country's Canal 10 television channel in June, following an investigation by British agencies.

"For organizations that want to take discrimination seriously, identifying the facts and reaching results should not be an extraordinary or difficult task," Okafor wrote in the letter.

“On behalf of many of those involved in this case within football, we would be grateful if you could let us know whether an investigation is ongoing and when you intend to have an outcome.

"Several players were filmed singing a song in front of the team's coach, which was both racist and transphobic towards French players. Midfielder Enzo Fernandez could clearly be seen singing, although we recognize He was not the only one to do so as many players could be heard in the video.

"Chelsea have stated that Fernandes will take part in educational activities in order to learn from his mistakes. However, it is important to note how this incident and its handling will impact the wider community in England and globally."

Okafor added that the lack of any investigation would be emblematic of a "lack of transparency and accountability, especially given the widespread publicity of this incident."

FIFA president Gianni Infantino set up an anti-racism task force in May 2024 and asked all 211 member federations to criminalize racist abuse in football act, and announced in 2018 that it had closed its predecessor upon completion of its work.

The letter added: “As Mr Infantino outlined in May 2024, the federations have signaled their intention to take a global stance against racism, so we must present a united front to tackle discrimination. “Otherwise, federations Any claim that action is being taken falls at the first hurdle.”

ESPN has reached out to FIFA and CONMEBOL for comment on the investigation and the Kick It Out letter but did not immediately receive a response.

Kick It Out declined to comment when contacted by ESPN.

ESPN's Lizzy Becherano contributed to this report.