Enzo's father refutes World Cup conspiracy theories, calls online claims 'garbage'

Published Jul 29, 01:26 AM UTC

Following the 2026 World Cup final, where Spain defeated Argentina, conspiracy theories alleging match-fixing by the Argentine team spread on social media. Raúl Fernández, father of Argentine midfielder Enzo, publicly refuted these claims in an interview with Argentine media TN Show. He stated that his son told him everything online is 'lies and garbage,' and that Argentina's loss was purely due to poor competitive performance. The conspiracy theories were fueled by misinterpretation of a locker room audio from captain Lionel Messi saying 'Let's forget all this,' and Enzo's red card in the final. Fernández called for an end to the 'farce' and urged respect for the players, their families, and the national team. The Argentine coaching staff also stepped in to calm the public opinion storm.