Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez breaks silence on World Cup final heartbreak after red card and riling up England fans

ENZO FERNANDEZ insists Argentina players represented their country in “the best possible way” at the World Cup. The South Americans have faced intense scrutiny for their behaviour during the tournament. Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the World Cup final Credit: Getty The Chelsea midfielder equalised against England in the semis Credit: Getty From celebrating with a Falklands flag in the semi-finals to throwing punches after the final – many were glad to see Argentina lose in New Jersey. Chelsea midfielder Fernandez, 25, has been at the centre of the drama. Sign up for the Chelsea newsletter Thank you! He scored a long-range equaliser to help break England hearts last week before being sent off in the final – his first booking being shown for dissent and the second for booting teenager Pau Cubarsi into the air. But Fernandez insists that he and his team-mates can be proud of how they represented Argentina this summer. He wrote on Instagram: “As time goes by, you realise there is something much bigger than just the result. “For years, this group has represented us in the best possible way. “It teaches that competing isn’t just about winning; it’s about giving your all for the jersey and never giving up. “It has been a privilege to be part of a group that always stepped up, competed at the highest level, and defended these colors with pride, humility, and commitment. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Argentina got physical with Spain after losing the World Cup final Credit: Alamy “Wearing my country’s jersey is the greatest honour of my career, and I will continue to give my all every time I get to defend it.” Fernandez could get a frosty reception when the English football season begins next month. But he may not even be here to face the music, having flirted with a move away from Stamford Bridge in this transfer window. And the £117million arrival of Morgan Rogers could speed up the exit process if new boss Xabi Alonso feels he has enough cover in midfield. 1 comment1