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Argentinian commentator denies making racist comment during World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:41 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Argentinian commentator denies making racist comment during World Cup match

Summary

Nicolás Haase, an Argentinian sports commentator, refuted allegations of making a racist statement during a World Cup broadcast of the France-Senegal match on June 16. He claims digitally manipulated audio and video clips falsely attribute a statement to him. The content alleged that Haase made remarks linking the French team to Africa due to players' heritage, after a video clip circulated online. Haase asserts that these claims are a distortion of his actual commentary. Following the incident, French media outlets reported on the alleged racism before some, including L'Equipe, retracted their articles and apologized. This controversy follows a previous instance involving alleged racist chants by Argentine players.

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By the Numbers

•Nicolás Haase denies making a racist comment during World Cup broadcast.
•Claims audio and video were digitally manipulated.
•French media initially reported the controversy but later retracted claims.
•Incident recalls previous racist episode involving Argentine players.
•Event occurred during the France-Senegal match on June 16.

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9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Alleged racist World Cup TV comment in Argentina was manipulated

What they're saying

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An Argentinian sports commentator has dismissed making an alleged racist statement during a World Cup broadcast and said his commentary was manipulated. "Over the past few hours, digitally manipulated audio and video footage has been circulated in which I am made to say something I never said,” commentator Nicolás Haase said on X.
— Yahoo Sports

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