Enzo Fernandez reacts after red card in Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez expressed pride in his team despite their 1-0 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final. Fernandez, who was sent off late in the match, shared an emotional message thanking fans for their support throughout the tournament.
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Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has spoken publicly for the first time since his side's FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain, insisting he remains proud to represent his country despite the painful end to their title defence. Argentina's hopes of retaining the World Cup crown ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday. Ferran Torres struck the decisive goal after Enzo Fernandez had been sent off late in the contest, leaving Lionel Scaloni's men to finish the match with 10 players. The Chelsea midfielder was shown two yellow cards during the final. After being cautioned for dissent earlier in the game, Fernandez received his marching orders in second-half stoppage time following a late challenge on Spain defender Pau Cubarsi.
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