We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni
Summary
Argentina’s football coach Lionel Scaloni said he will keep politics separate from the World Cup semi-final match against England in Atlanta. Despite a history of political conflict between the two countries, like the 1982 Falklands War, Scaloni stressed that the match is about football, not politics.Key Facts
- Argentina plays England in the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta.
- The two countries have a political dispute over the Falklands Islands, which led to a war in 1982.
- Lionel Scaloni, Argentina’s coach, said he will not mix politics with football out of respect for those affected by the war.
- Argentina won against Egypt 3-2 in the last 16, with some players singing a chant about the Falklands.
- Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi are famous Argentine players connected to matches against England.
- Messi has scored eight goals in this World Cup, tied for the most so far.
- Argentina needed extra time to win their knockout games against Cape Verde and Switzerland.
- Scaloni is preparing his team to face key England players Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, who each have six goals in the tournament.
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