According to The A Bola, Chelsea deleted a social media post after it sparked outrage from fans who posted a photo of Enzo Fernandez scoring for Argentina.
Chelsea were embroiled in a rare controversy during the 2026 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England. The London club posted a photo on social media of Enzo Fernandez celebrating Argentina's equalizing goal with only a fireworks emoji, and quickly deleted the post due to negative reactions from fans.
The photo was posted after Argentine midfielder and Chelsea player Enzo Fernandez scored the goal that helped Argentina equalize against England. However, the post quickly angered many Chelsea fans, who couldn't understand why the English club would highlight a goal that had breached England's defense, a goal that ultimately led to England's elimination from the tournament.
Faced with a wave of criticism, Chelsea removed the post from all digital platforms. The club subsequently chose not to mention the result of the match again.
Before the match, Chelsea posted a photo of Reece James and Enzo Fernandez, with James starting for England and Fernandez for Argentina, emphasizing that both internationals participated in the game. However, the club's highlighting of the Argentine midfielder's goal ultimately backfired, sparking strong opposition from their own fans.
