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Sports July 17, 2026

Fernandez mocks England after Argentina win

Fernandez mocks England after Argentina win

Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizing goal for Argentina in their 2-1 win over England, a crucial moment in the match. The goal helped Argentina secure a victory and move forward in the tournament. Fernandez's performance on the field has been notable, and his actions off the field have also garnered attention. The player has been active on social media, sharing posts that have sparked interest and reaction from fans.

Fernandez recently reposted an image of himself laughing alongside Lionel Messi, with the song "Wonderwall" by Oasis playing in the background. The song has become an unofficial anthem for England during the World Cup, and its use in the post was seen as a provocative move. However, after receiving backlash from supporters, Fernandez removed the repost and shared the same image without the song.

The incident sparked a reaction from England supporters, who also criticized Chelsea for sharing a photo of Fernandez's celebration during Argentina's semi-final win. The club's social media post featured a photo of Fernandez with the caption "Enzo Fernandez" and an explosion emoji, which was seen as insensitive given the context of the match. Chelsea ultimately deleted the post after England's defeat to Argentina.

TOPSHOT - Argentina's midfielder #24 Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between England and Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP via Getty Images)

Fernandez's future with Chelsea is currently uncertain, as he is pushing to leave the club this summer. The player's agent has stated that they are exploring possibilities for Fernandez to leave Chelsea, but no firm offers have been made by other clubs. Meanwhile, new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has expressed his desire to keep Fernandez at the club, but the details of their conversation remain private.

Real Madrid had previously been rumored to be interested in signing Fernandez, but the club issued a statement denying these claims earlier this month. As the transfer window remains open, Fernandez's situation continues to be closely watched by fans and pundits alike. The player's focus, however, remains on the World Cup, where he is playing a key role for Argentina.

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