India, July 21 -- Enzo Fernandez has spoken publicly for the first time since his red card in Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, issuing a lengthy message about pride, commitment and the national team's supporters without directly addressing his dismissal.

Argentina's title defence ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat at the New York, New Jersey Stadium, where Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute to secure Spain's second World Cup crown.

Fernandez had left Argentina facing the additional period with only 10 players after receiving two yellow cards. The Chelsea midfielder was first booked for dissent before being shown a second yellow for a late challenge on Spain defender Pau Cubarsi during stoppage time at...