Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina's Enzo Fernandez leaves the match after receiving a red card during the World Cup final (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)Enzo Fernandez, the Argentina and Chelsea midfielder, was sent off during the World Cup final against Spain after accumulating two yellow cards within a 10-minute period.His first yellow card was issued in the 82nd minute for dissent, as he reacted furiously to not receiving a free-kick after a minor touch from Spain's Rodri.The second booking, leading to his dismissal, occurred in the third minute of stoppage time for a late challenge on Spain's Pau Cubarsi, a foul which pundit Alan Shearer labelled as 'stupid'.Fernandez, who had scored Argentina's equaliser in the semi-finals, became the sixth player and the third from Argentina to receive a red card in a men's World Cup final.Separately, Lionel Messi faced criticism for allegedly attempting to get Marc Cucurella sent off shortly after Fernandez's dismissal, by reporting him for communicating with his mouth covered.In fullWhy was Enzo Fernandez sent off in World Cup final?More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in