00:01The Argentina vs England rivalry was already making headlines before the opening whistle.
00:06Videos circulating on social media showed supporters from both countries exchanging
00:11hostile chants in confrontations ahead of the World Cup semi-final.
00:15Before the match, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni urged everyone to keep the rivalry
00:20in perspective.
00:21He described England as a great opponent and insisted the game should be treated as a football
00:26match, while also praising England manager Thomas Tuchel.
00:30Although the fixture carries historic and political significance for many supporters, the incidents
00:35involving fans do not reflect the values the World Cup aims to promote, with the focus remaining
00:40on what happens on the pitch.
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