Enzo Fernández Receives Red Card in World Cup Qualifier Against Colombia

Enzo Fernández's Controversial Red Card

In a World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, Enzo Fernández, the Chelsea midfielder from Argentina, was shown a red card after a controversial incident where he stepped on the head of Colombian player Kevin Castaño, leaving him visibly shaken.

The footage of this incident quickly gained traction online.

Social Media Reactions

Fans took to social media to express their disbelief, with one user tweeting, "Que hace Enzo Fernández!! Que deje a la mujer otra vez" alongside a viral clip.

Another tweet highlighted that Fernández had been playing aggressively throughout the match without any prior disciplinary action until the incident with Castaño, which led to referee Benítez issuing a red card for serious foul play.

Match Outcome

The match concluded with a 1-1 draw. Argentina equalized thanks to a goal from Thiago Almada after Luis Díaz had initially put Colombia ahead with a remarkable solo goal. Despite being down a player, Argentina managed to secure a point.

Lionel Messi's Performance

Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, faced a physically demanding match, hitting the ground several times due to tough challenges from defenders. Fortunately, he was not injured and was substituted just three minutes before Almada's equalizer.

Following the match, Messi is set to return to South Florida on Wednesday to join his Inter Miami teammates for training sessions ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, where they will compete in at least three group-stage matches.