Enzo's father: My son's claim that Spain profited from the conspiracy is false; it was Argentina's poor performance that caused the problem.

According to Argentina's Olé newspaper, following numerous conspiracy theories circulating on social media about "Spain profiting," Raul Fernandez, father of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, publicly responded and explicitly denied the rumors involving the Argentine national team.

In an interview with TN Show, Raul Fernandez discussed his conversation with his son after the final and stated that there was no basis to support the allegations circulating online after the match. He also defended the Chelsea midfielder who was sent off with a red card in the final.

Enzo's father responds to rumors about the final: He believes his son's statement.

When asked about rumors that the match was rigged and Spain benefited from it, Raul Fernandez made his stance clear, stating that he has always believed his son's explanation: "My son told me that everything being said is false."

He hoped to quell speculation with this statement, and said that he believed Argentina's loss could only be attributed to poor performance: "I have to believe him and think it was just a bad day on the football level."

For the father of this 2022 World Cup champion, interpreting the result of a match as a conspiracy is pointless; such unsubstantiated claims only create more controversy and affect the player and the team.

Messi's comments and Enzo's red card spark speculation.

Previously, an audio clip from the locker room circulated online, in which Messi could be heard saying, "Forget everything."

Some netizens interpreted this statement as an implication of "off-field factors," but there is currently no evidence to support these speculations. Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez's red card in the final made him one of the most talked-about players after Argentina's defeat.

Facing external pressure, Raul Fernandez defended his son, stating that the red card was simply a normal ruling during the match and had nothing to do with the rumors circulating online.

Sources within the Argentine team have previously urged the public to reduce their focus on the speculation, noting that similar rumors often emerge after major defeats.

Raul Fernandez also hopes that the players, their families, and the entire team will receive more respect so that the team can move past the controversy and refocus on football itself.