Chelsea have been forced into an embarrassing U-turn after posting a social media message celebrating Enzo Fernandez’s goal for Argentina against England.
The club deleted the post within hours after a furious backlash from supporters. The controversy deepened when Fernandez appeared to mock England fans online following the World Cup semi‑final defeat.
Chelsea’s official account posted a photo of Fernandez celebrating his equaliser against England. The post, which came during the match, sparked immediate outrage. Fans deemed it inappropriate for an English club to celebrate a goal against their national team.
The club deleted the post under pressure from supporters. The incident has been described as a “PR disaster” and an “absolute disgrace”.
The controversy escalated after the match. Fernandez was filmed cupping his ears, sticking out his tongue and blowing a kiss in front of England supporters. He then posted a social media message appearing to troll England. The post was seen as rubbing salt into the wounds of the Three Lions.
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Fernandez’s relationship with Chelsea fans was already strained before the World Cup. He was previously involved in controversy over offensive chanting. The club did not terminate his contract at that time.
Fernandez is under contract at Chelsea until 2032. The club value him highly. Reports suggest he wants to leave and Chelsea would demand a big fee. For now, the club face a major public relations challenge. The damage from the World Cup may take time to repair.
