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This Is Why · July 13 · 20 min

Why England vs Argentina means more than just football

From beef over barbed wire to a shared love of Oasis and The Beatles – the relationship between England and Argentina is... complicated. On the pitch, it’s one of the great footballing rivalries – defined by Diego Maradona’s "Hand of God" and David Beckham’s red card redemption. Off it, the two countries share a complex history. The dispute over the Falklands remains at the core of the Argentine psyche, but so too does a love of British music, sport and even red post boxes. Now, the old rivals are set to meet once more for a place in the World Cup final. So why does this fixture feel so different? Niall Paterson is joined by the writer, broadcaster and author of Angels With Dirty Faces, a history of the Argentinian game, Jonathan Wilson. Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk

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From beef over barbed wire to a shared love of Oasis and The Beatles – the relationship between England and Argentina is... complicated.

On the pitch, it’s one of the great footballing rivalries – defined by Diego Maradona’s "Hand of God" and David Beckham’s red card redemption.

Off it, the two countries share a complex history. The dispute over the Falklands remains at the core of the Argentine psyche, but so too does a love of British music, sport and even red post boxes.

Now, the old rivals are set to meet once more for a place in the World Cup final. So why does this fixture feel so different?

Niall Paterson is joined by the writer, broadcaster and author of Angels With Dirty Faces, a history of the Argentinian game, Jonathan Wilson.

Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk

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