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Four seasons ago, Lionel Scaloni said he would not mix football and politics.
“The reality is this is a football match. I can’t mix things up, especially with respect for what happened so many years ago,” Scaloni said.
“It was a very sad period in our history, and there’s not much we can do, that’s the truth.
“Things are happening in the world, and we criticize the existence of war. Of course we remember those people. But it’s a football match – we shouldn’t confuse the two.”
Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villaruel, however, referred to the chants the players followed. Egypt won 3-2 They mentioned Falkland and Argentina greats Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi in the last 16.
“This is not just another match. I don’t want to be politically correct – against England, it’s always something more,” Villarruel wrote. Posted on X., External
“It’s Malvinas, it’s Diego, it’s Leo’s last, and it’s to put the invaders in their place.
“Long live Argentina! Because we will take back what is ours until our last breath!”
The semi-finals were held, where England were beaten by late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. Added security measures Because of the historical tension between the two countries.
