Falklands War: The shadow of the conflict looms over England-Argentina in 1966

The 1966 England-Argentina match was marked by tensions over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.

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This historical conflict, which pitted London against Buenos Aires in 1982, resurfaced during this sporting encounter.

The controversial refereeing of the match reignited resentments between the two nations.

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