Enzo Fernandez has further angered England supporters with a social media post that appeared to mock the Three Lions after Argentina secured a 2-1 victory in the World Cup semi-finals. The Chelsea midfielder's actions could lead to a hostile reception from opposition fans in the upcoming season.
Fernandez shared an Instagram post featuring himself with teammates Lionel Messi and Leandro Paredes. The post was accompanied by Oasis's "Wonderwall," a song that became the unofficial anthem for England's World Cup campaign in North America. England players, including Harry Kane, were seen singing the song on the pitch with fans throughout the tournament.
Earlier, during the match, Fernandez scored Argentina's equalizing goal in the 85th minute. He then celebrated by standing in front of England fans, cupping his hands behind his ears, sticking out his tongue, and blowing a kiss.
Chelsea's social media account initially posted a photo of Fernandez's celebration with the caption "Enzo Fernandez" and an explosion emoji. This post was met with immediate backlash from English supporters, who questioned why a British football club would celebrate a player scoring against England. Amid the flood of negative comments, Chelsea eventually deleted the post.
Fernandez's club future has been a subject of speculation. He previously expressed a desire to live in Spain, which led to links with Real Madrid and an internal two-match ban from Chelsea in April. However, new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has stated his wish for the vice-captain to remain at the club next season, particularly after Real Madrid issued a statement denying interest in the player.