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Enzo Fernandez shocked England with a dramatic Argentina goal in the World Cup semifinal, delivering a sudden turning point in the tense showdown. Getty
Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez was hit with a red card late in the World Cup final against Spain, a decision that sparked some immediate controversy.
Fernandez was tossed from the match after receiving his second yellow card while making a challenge on a ball. Fernandez made contact with Spain’s Pau CubarsÃ, sending him crashing to the ground in pain and earning a red card.
The decision drew some pushback, with some calling out Fernandez for the play and others questioning whether the play was worthy of a second foul on the Argentinian star.
FIFA Officials Drew Scrutiny
The red card for Fernandez came after fans had accused FIFA officials of giving Argentina preferential treatment throughout their run to the World Cup final.
“ARGENTINA HAVE A REDCARD! This ref did not get the memo from FIFA,” one fan shared in a post on X.Â
Others noted that officials seemed to make a correct call against Argentina at the most critical time, leaving them with 10 men in stoppage time. After Spain failed to connect on a free kick in the closing seconds, the game went to extra time.
“hahahaha Argentina finally getting a redcard when it matters most incredible,” a fan wrote on X.
Fernandez had faced particular scrutiny in the World Cup semifinal, when many fans believed he should have been given a red card for another controversial collision.
“Just three minutes into the match, Enzo Fernández barreled into Elliot Anderson with a challenge that many viewers considered reckless,” noted a report from Marca. “England supporters were especially frustrated because the Argentine midfielder appeared to have little chance of winning the ball, prompting widespread claims that the tackle warranted at least a yellow cardâand perhaps could have changed the course of the semifinal.”
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