Chelsea removes post after Enzo Fernández's World Cup equaliser fuels England fan anger

Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández scored the 85th‑minute equaliser against England in the 2026 World Cup semi‑final in Atlanta, setting up Lautaro Martínez’s later winner for a 2‑1 Argentine victory. Chelsea posted a photo of Fernández celebrating on its official social‑media account, captioned only with his name and an explosion emoji. English supporters criticised the club, saying it was out of touch to celebrate a player who eliminated their team. The backlash grew on fan forums and social networks, prompting Chelsea to delete the post. Fernández also removed an Instagram story that featured Oasis’s “Wonderwall” – a song associated with England fans – after further criticism, later reposting the image without the track. The incident highlighted ongoing tension between Fernández and some Chelsea fans, linked to past transfer rumours and an earlier internal suspension. Despite the controversy, the club confirmed Fernández remains under contract until 2032 and manager Xabi Alonso intends to keep him for the next season.