Topo Gigio responds to Enzo Fernández's goal celebration with message for final

Enzo Fernández's goal celebration against England, a gesture known as the "Topo Gigio," has elicited a response from the popular Italian children's character itself. The gesture, which involves cupping hands behind the ears, was performed by Fernández after scoring to equalize the match, a moment that helped Argentina secure a 2-1 victory and advance to the World Cup final.

Fernández's celebration was a direct nod to a similar gesture made by Argentine football legend Juan Román Riquelme in 2011. Riquelme's use of the Topo Gigio pose was widely interpreted as a defiant message to the club's management at the time. Fernández's adoption of the gesture, following recent criticism of his performance, was seen by many as a way to silence his detractors.

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Did you also see the match between England and Argentina yesterday? And, by chance, did the celebration of the footballer Fernández remind you of someone? Exactly: my friend Riquelme!

The official Instagram account of Topo Gigio responded to Fernández's celebration with a playful message. "Did you also see the match between England and Argentina yesterday? And, by chance, did the celebration of the footballer Fernández remind you of someone? Exactly: my friend Riquelme!" the post read, acknowledging the character's large ears and congratulating Argentina on their victory.

The character's response, complete with a picture of Topo Gigio holding a tablet showing Fernández on the field, expressed excitement for the upcoming final. "My whiskers are already trembling with emotion!" the post concluded, highlighting the playful intersection of sports, pop culture, and fan engagement.

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And those are my own big ears! Hehe! Congratulations to Argentina for yesterday's victory and now... all eyes on the final! My whiskers are already trembling with emotion!