Chelsea deletes post celebrating Enzo Fernandez's goal against England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Chelsea removed a social media post that celebrated Enzo Fernandez's goal in Argentina's World Cup semifinal victory over England. The post featured a photo of Fernandez celebrating his equalizer, but faced backlash from fans due to his desire to leave Chelsea. Fernandez's goal came in the 85th minute, which later helped secure Argentina's place in the final against Spain after Lautaro Martinez scored shortly after. The club previously suspended Fernandez for two matches in April over comments regarding a potential transfer to Real Madrid. Chelsea's manager Xabi Alonso has expressed a desire to keep the player.
- •Chelsea deleted a celebratory post for Enzo Fernandez's goal.
- •Fernandez scored an equalizer in the 85th minute.
- •Argentina defeated England 2-1, reaching the World Cup final.
- •Fernandez previously indicated interest in leaving Chelsea.
- •Xabi Alonso expressed intention to retain Fernandez.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Chelsea deletes social media post celebrating Enzo Fernández's goal vs. England in Argentina's semifinal win
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea deletes social media post celebrating Enzo Fernandez goal vs England
"Chelsea has been forced to delete a post featuring Enzo Fernandez, who scored a vital goal for Argentina in a World Cup semifinal win over England.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 5:15 AMWorld Cup: Chelsea deletes social media post celebrating Enzo Fernández's goal vs. England in Argentina's semifinal win
This did not go over well.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 2:37 AMChelsea deletes social media post celebrating Enzo Fernandez goal vs England
Chelsea has been forced to delete a post featuring Enzo Fernandez, who scored a vital goal for Argentina in a World Cup semifinal win over England.
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