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Argentina star Enzo Fernandez appears to mock England with Wonderwall soundtrack on socials after knocking them out of FIFA World Cup
The Chelsea midfielder deleted the post after fans said it mocked England, as FIFA opened an investigation into a separate banner incident.
- Enzo Fernandez sparked controversy by sharing an Instagram story featuring teammates Lionel Messi and Leandro Paredes laughing while Oasis' Wonderwall played in the background, widely interpreted as a dig at England after Argentina's World Cup semi-final victory.
- Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Atlanta, with Fernandez scoring a crucial equalizer before Lautaro Martinez netted a 92nd-minute winner to secure the holders' spot in the World Cup final against Spain.
- The Chelsea club faced significant backlash from supporters after The Premier League team shared a congratulatory post on Twitter for Fernandez, which was subsequently deleted as online criticism mounted.
- Fernandez deleted the controversial story following the backlash but later performed a U-turn, resharing the image without the music to mitigate his perceived mockery of England.
- FIFA launched an investigation into a separate incident involving an alleged Falkland Islands banner displayed during celebrations, while Fernandez prepares to face Spain in the World Cup final.
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