Argentina’s midfielder Enzo Fernandez has promised to keep giving his all after their World Cup’s heartbreak. La Albiceleste suffered a 1-0 loss against Spain in the summit clash at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on Sunday.
Ferran Torres scored for La Roja in the 106th minute to help his team bag their second World Cup title. Meanwhile, Fernandez received a red card in the 93rd minute for his tackle on Pedri, which reduced his team to 10 men.
Fernandez, who scored the equaliser in the semifinal against England, wrote on his Instagram, “As time goes by, you realise there is something much bigger than just a result.
“For years, this group has represented the team in the best possible way. It teaches that competing isn’t just about winning; it’s about giving your all for the jersey and never giving up.
“It has been a privilege to be part of a group that always stepped up, competed at the highest level, and defended these colours with pride, humility, and commitment.
“I want to thank all the Argentina fans. Thank you for always being there, for supporting us in every match, for the affection, for the unconditional support, and for making us feel at home anywhere in the world.
“Wearing my country’s jersey is the greatest honour of my career, and I will continue to give my all every time I get to defend it.”
On the other hand, Tottenham defender Cristian Romero said on Instagram: “And this time, it just wasn’t meant to be. And believe me, it hurts. It hurts deeply, because no one wanted to keep writing this beautiful story more than we did.
“We dreamed of bringing the trophy home again, but it didn’t happen. But if there is one thing we will never lack, it is total commitment. We gave it our all.
“We finished second, but we never stopped representing Argentina with the pride and dedication this jersey deserves.”
The 28-year-old added: “Today, we have to pick ourselves up, start over, work harder, believe more, and prepare so that this jersey returns to the very top — right where we placed it ourselves over these past few years.
“Because finals aren’t handed to you; you earn them by getting there. And this group — and whoever comes next — will keep fighting, united, with the same hope and drive as always.”
Argentina were totally outplayed by Spain in the summit clash.
