‘Diego, give us a hand’: Argentina v England revives historic tensions
Argentina's football team celebrated their 3-1 victory over Switzerland by chanting for the Falklands, rekindling historic tensions ahead of their World Cup semi-final against England. The fixture, first defined by Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal in 1986, is viewed by many Argentines as more than just a game, reflecting deep political sentiments. The match will also test Argentina's national pride.
How does this story land?
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · The Guardian Australia · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 15 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The Guardian Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- AFLW star Zarlie Goldsworthy goes viral with TikTok reaction video
- Sick petrel found on Noosa beach tested for bird flu
- Melbourne cafe catches fire three days after alleged drive-by shooting
- Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears
- Transport officials stumble on north shore road changes ‘on developer’s website’
- Aged care home faces investigation over $52 daily charges for unused services