Enzo Fernandez scored the equalizer for Argentina in the World Cup semifinal against England on Wednesday night. Then he celebrated like a guy who knew exactly what he was doing. Cupping his ears. Mocking chatter. The whole bit. And when the final whistle blew, he took it to Instagram.
The Chelsea midfielder shared a photo of himself laughing alongside Lionel Messi and Leandro Paredes. The soundtrack? Oasis’s ‘Wonderwall’ — the song England’s squad has been singing with fans after every win in North America this tournament. It was a trolling move, plain and simple, and the internet noticed immediately.
Backlash and a quick U-Turn
Within hours, Fernandez quietly reshared the post. This time? No ‘Wonderwall.’ Just the photo and a few emojis. The original version was gone, but screenshots spread fast. Fans called it petty. Others called it funny. Either way, he tried to pull it back without saying a word.
It wasn’t just Fernandez who caught heat. Chelsea’s official X account posted a congratulatory message for the midfielder reaching back-to-back World Cup finals. The post went up. The replies piled on. Then the post disappeared. The Blues have not explained why they deleted it, but the timing speaks for itself.
What’s next for Fernandez and Argentina
The 25-year-old will likely start Sunday’s final against Spain as Argentina tries to become the third nation ever to defend the World Cup, after Italy and Brazil. He’s had a strong tournament — two goals including that semifinal equalizer — but this social media saga might follow him back to the Premier League next season. Stadiums in England tend to have long memories.
As for ‘Wonderwall,’ it’s probably off Fernandez’s playlist for a while. Whether he meant to poke fun or just got caught up in the moment, the U-turn was fast. And very loud.
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