An Argentine TV station, "Canal 9," stirred controversy ahead of the quarter-final match between Argentina and France in the Paris 2024 Olympics by featuring racist chants against France in their promotional announcement. The broadcast reignited tensions stemming from the Copa América victory celebrations.

The incident drew widespread criticism, prompting the Argentine government to issue a formal apology to the French. Enzo Fernández, the midfielder who inadvertently broadcasted the Argentine players insulting the French, returned to Chelsea post-vacation, but the aftermath of the episode lingered in the environment.

Despite public apologies by Enzo, the controversy persisted as River Plate fans repeated the offensive chant during a tribute to the midfielder at the Monumental de Núñez stadium. The upcoming Olympics match between France and Argentina has brought the issue back to the forefront, with anticipation of heightened hostility from the French fans towards the South American team.

French forward Jean-Philippe Mateta acknowledged the impact of the issue, stating, "All French players are affected by this." The tension surrounding the encounter between the two teams is palpable as both sides prepare to face off amidst the shadow of racism marking their recent interactions.

Social media comments voiced skepticism regarding Canal 9's broadcast choice, with speculations about the credibility of the channel airing the match. Additionally, there were condemning remarks towards the Argentine team's actions, portraying their racist behavior in a negative light. The debate regarding racial remarks intertwined with sportsmanship has left a lasting mark on the upcoming Olympic clash, generating discussions on racism within the realm of sports.