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Argentina's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final soccer match between England and Argentina, at Atlanta Stadium. Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa
Enzo Fernandez has reaffirmed his commitment to Argentina after suffering the heartbreak of World Cup final defeat.
The 25-year-old Chelsea midfielder, whose red card for a second bookable offence in Sunday’s 1-0 final defeat by Spain proved so costly, took to his official Instagram account as the dust settled on a near miss for the defending champions.
Fernandez, who made no mention of his premature exit or Argentina's rough tactics in his message to supporters, posted: “As time goes by, you realize there is something much bigger than just a result.
“For years, this group has represented the team in the best possible way. It teaches us that competing isn’t just about winning; it’s about giving your all for the jersey and never giving up.
“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, who had been cautioned for dissent eight minutes from the end of normal time, was dismissed three minutes into stoppage time after sending defender Pau Cubarsí cartwheeling with a rash challenge, leaving his team-mates to continue their game-long rearguard action a man short.
Argentina eventually succumbed to substitute Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute strike in extra-time as their dreams of a second successive title went up in smoke.
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero said on Instagram: “And this time, it just wasn’t meant to be. And believe me, it hurts. It hurts deeply, because no one wanted to keep writing this beautiful story more than we did.
“We dreamed of bringing the trophy home again, but it didn’t happen. But if there is one thing we will never lack, it is total commitment. We gave it our all.
“We finished second, but we never stopped representing Argentina with the pride and dedication this jersey deserves.”
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