Chelsea took immediate action by deleting a social media post celebrating Enzo Fernandez's goal for Argentina against England in the World Cup semi-final after a wave of online backlash from fans. The 25-year-old midfielder scored a stunning equalizer in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martinez headed home the winner in stoppage time, securing a 2-1 victory for the South American side.
Fernandez's Crucial Equalizer
With England leading 1-0 through Anthony Gordon's second-half strike, Fernandez found space on the edge of the penalty area and unleashed a curling, dipping shot that beat Jordan Pickford. The goal sparked wild celebrations from the Argentine, who cupped his ears in front of the crowd. Chelsea's official X account shared a photo of the celebration with the caption: "Enzo Fernandez" alongside an explosion emoji.
Fan Fury and Deletion
However, the post angered many English Chelsea supporters. One commented: "Are you f***ing serious! We are Chelsea, we are English. England over f***ing Enzo f***ing Fernandez." Another wrote: "A disgraceful post. Betrayal." A third said: "Chelsea FC have deleted an X post of Enzo Fernandez celebrating after the goal. Many fans were angry in the replies." The club removed the post within minutes of the backlash.
Mixed Reactions
Not all fans were critical. One argued: "I get it, but Chelsea have to remember it has an international fanbase. Some of us fell in love with the non English players of Chelsea like Didier [Drogba] or Eden [Hazard]." Another questioned: "Angry about the club celebrating a player that still has contracts with the club?"
World Cup Final and Third-Place Playoff
Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, 19 July, while England will play France for third place the day before. The match drew a peak UK audience of 24 million on BBC.
