B/R Football on X: "After Leo Messi retired from international football in 2016, a 15-year-old Enzo Fernández wrote him a letter on Facebook. Six years later and they won the World Cup
![Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (left) with the Young Player Trophy, Lionel Messi with the Golden Ball Trophy, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez with the Golden Glove Trophy and France's Kylian Mbappe (right) with the Golden Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (left) with the Young Player Trophy, Lionel Messi with the Golden Ball Trophy, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez with the Golden Glove Trophy and France's Kylian Mbappe (right) with the Golden](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2M4484T/argentinas-enzo-fernandez-left-with-the-young-player-trophy-lionel-messi-with-the-golden-ball-trophy-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-with-the-golden-glove-trophy-and-frances-kylian-mbappe-right-with-the-golden-boot-award-following-argentinas-victory-over-france-via-a-penalty-shootout-in-the-fifa-world-cup-final-match-at-the-lusail-stadium-in-lusail-qatar-picture-date-sunday-december-18-2022-2M4484T.jpg)
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (left) with the Young Player Trophy, Lionel Messi with the Golden Ball Trophy, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez with the Golden Glove Trophy and France's Kylian Mbappe (right) with the Golden
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How are we going to convince you? - Argentina star Enzo Fernández's emotional message after Lionel Messi's retirement in 2016 resurfaces
FIFA World Cup - Six years ago, Enzo Fernandez penned an open letter asking his hero, Lionel Messi, to reconsider retirement from international football. Three days ago, Fernandez lifted the #FIFAWorldCup trophy
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Lionel Messi's verdict on Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea make plan for record-breaking transfer - football.london
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Enzo Fernandez interview – Europe, World Cup and playing with Lionel Messi | News | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club
![Doha, Qatar. 26th Nov, 2022. Enzo Fernandez of Argentina celebrates scoring his side's second goal with Julian Alvarez (L) and Lionel Messi (C) during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group C match Doha, Qatar. 26th Nov, 2022. Enzo Fernandez of Argentina celebrates scoring his side's second goal with Julian Alvarez (L) and Lionel Messi (C) during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group C match](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2KMJ68H/doha-qatar-26th-nov-2022-enzo-fernandez-of-argentina-celebrates-scoring-his-sides-second-goal-with-julian-alvarez-l-and-lionel-messi-c-during-the-2022-fifa-world-cup-group-c-match-at-lusail-stadium-in-doha-qatar-on-november-26-2022-photo-by-chris-brunskillupi-credit-upialamy-live-news-2KMJ68H.jpg)
Doha, Qatar. 26th Nov, 2022. Enzo Fernandez of Argentina celebrates scoring his side's second goal with Julian Alvarez (L) and Lionel Messi (C) during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group C match
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Chelsea news: Lionel Messi snubs PSG contract as Todd Boehly given Enzo Fernandez ultimatum - football.london
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Enzo Fernandez is playing with his idol Lionel Messi at the World Cup after a rapid rise at Benfica | Daily Mail Online
After Leo Messi retired from international football in 2016, a 15-year-old Enzo Fernández wrote him a letter. Six years later and they… | Instagram
Enzo Fernandez once named Barca player as his reference, not Messi or Busquets - Football | Tribuna.com
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Spectacular player' - Lionel Messi has told Liverpool why they should sign Enzo Fernandez - Liverpool Echo
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Enzo Fernandez interview – Europe, World Cup and playing with Lionel Messi | News | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club
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Enzo Fernandez, Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez & Kylian Mbappé Argentina football render - FootyRenders
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I'm Enzo Fernandez': Argentina's 21-year-old midfielder has announced himself at the World Cup - The Athletic
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