Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has further inflamed tensions with England fans by posting an image of himself and Argentina teammates laughing, set to Oasis's 'Wonderwall' — a song that became an unofficial anthem for England during the tournament. The post, shared on his Instagram story and later deleted, came after Argentina knocked England out of the World Cup with a 92nd-minute winner in Atlanta.
Fernandez's goal and celebration spark controversy
Fernandez scored a stunning equaliser in the second half, sparking a late turnaround that broke English hearts. Lautaro Martinez then scored the winner in stoppage time, denying England a place in the final. Fernandez celebrated his goal by covering his ears and mimicking people talking, a gesture that irked England fans. The Argentina team's antics during the game were widely condemned, with tensions running high throughout the match.
Social media backlash and Chelsea's involvement
Fernandez's Wonderwall post is the latest in a series of social media actions that have angered England supporters. Chelsea themselves faced backlash after sharing a post on their official X account showing Fernandez celebrating, captioned 'Enzo Fernandez' with an explosion emoji. The post went viral and drew furious reactions from fans, including Chelsea supporters, leading to its deletion. According to reports, the London club took action by removing the post after the backlash.
England's collapse and Argentina's response
Anthony Gordon had given England a deserved lead in the second half, but the team dropped deep to preserve their advantage, allowing Argentina to take control. Lionel Messi orchestrated the fightback, and manager Lionel Scaloni admitted after the match: 'The opponent doubted themselves a bit. We smelled blood and went for it. We all felt it.' Thomas Tuchel, England's manager, faced heavy criticism from fans and pundits for the team's surrender in Atlanta.
Fernandez's future in England
Fernandez's latest social media antics are unlikely to endear him to England fans, who may give him a hostile reception when he travels with Chelsea next season. The 25-year-old midfielder previously sparked controversy with his celebrations and has now become a target for English supporters. Chelsea's handling of the situation, including the deletion of their post, suggests the club is aware of the potential fallout.
