An Argentinean government official said Messi, the team captain, and the president of the soccer federation, Claudio Tapia, should apologize for racist chants made by Argentina's squad about French players of African heritage.
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez expressed apologies, with Chelsea initiating disciplinary actions against discriminatory behavior, though it's uncertain if Messi was part of the chant.
Argentina's sports sub-secretary, Julio Garro, emphasized the need for Messi to apologize, putting the country in a poor light despite their triumph in beating Colombia 1-0.
A video shared on Instagram displayed Argentina players including Fernandez in a racist chant against France's team, sparking controversies and demands for apologies.
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