Chelsea deletes social media post of Enzo Fernandez goal vs England
Chelsea Football Club deleted a social media post featuring player Enzo Fernandez after fans reacted negatively to the club celebrating a player who has expressed a desire to leave. The controversy is compounded by the fact that the goal was scored against England in a World Cup match.
Why it matters
This incident illustrates the volatile relationship between professional football clubs, their players, and the intense scrutiny of fan bases on social media.
Hear this story ATLANTA — Chelsea has been forced to delete a post featuring Enzo Fernandez, who scored a vital goal for Argentina in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal win over England .
The Blues posted a picture of Fernandez celebrating his late equalizer at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The caption was simply the midfielder's name along with an explosion emoji.
But the post, which was shared across several social media channels, inspired a torrent of abuse from Chelsea fans who were unhappy to see the club celebrate a player who's made no secret of his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.
It also didn't help Chelsea's cause that Fernandez's goal came against England .
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