The FFF has also informed that a complaint will be filed against those who made insulting remarks against the players
The French Football Federation (FFF) has condemned the racist abuse that France players faced after the World Cup final. The federation also vowed to take action against those who have racially abused their players, including on social media.
France forward Kingsley Coman and midfielder Aurelien Choumeni were victims of racial abuse after missing a penalty in the final, the BBC reported on Monday. The media also reported that the stars had to switch off the comments on their Instagram accounts. In a statement released on Twitter, FFF announced that it condemns the abuse and will file a complaint against those responsible.
Coman’s goal attempt was thwarted by Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez’s save. Choumeni’s shot was going outside the box. AAA also said on Twitter that after the World Cup final, several players in the French team were also victims of racist and hateful remarks.
The FFF has also informed that a complaint will be filed against those who made insulting remarks against the players. Koeman’s club Bayern Munich posted a message of support for the 26-year-old Komati in the incident, and the club condemned the racist comments made against the player.
France posed a tough challenge for Argentina. The match went to a penalty shootout after the two teams were level in regulation time and extra time. In this, Kingsley Coman and Aurelien Choumeni missed the kicks and the result was in favor of Argentina. After this, there was widespread racial abuse against the stars.