I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer
Summary
Alan Shearer, a former England football captain, recalls the painful loss to Argentina in the 1998 World Cup and talks about the upcoming England vs. Argentina semi-final match. He highlights the importance of staying calm, the rivalry between the teams, and the impact of referee decisions on the game.Key Facts
- The 1998 World Cup match between England and Argentina was decided by penalties, with England losing.
- Alan Shearer was captain of England in that 1998 match.
- England is preparing to face Argentina again in a World Cup semi-final in Atlanta.
- Lionel Messi, Argentina's key player, has never played England before.
- The 1998 match included events like a red card for David Beckham and a disallowed goal for Sol Campbell.
- Shearer expects a tense game, possibly with another red card, and is concerned about refereeing and VAR decisions.
- Argentina is the defending World Cup champion.
- Shearer emphasizes the need for England players to keep calm and avoid rash actions during the match.
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