00:00Is England vs. Argentina football's most bitter international rivalry?
00:04Because tonight's World Cup match is about far more than a place in the final.
00:09The tension dates back to 1966, when Argentina captain Antonio Rettin was sent off during a furious World Cup quarterfinal
00:16against England.
00:17But the rivalry became even more emotionally charged after the 1982 Falklands War, known in Argentina as the Malvinas War.
00:25Argentina and the UK fought over the disputed South Atlantic Islands in a conflict that killed hundreds and left deep
00:31political scars.
00:33So when England and Argentina met at the 1986 World Cup, many saw it as more than just football.
00:39Then Diego Maradona produced two of the most famous moments in World Cup history.
00:44First, the controversial hand of God scored with his fist.
00:47Then, just minutes later, the goal of the century.
00:50Argentina won 2-1 and went on to lift the trophy.
00:53The rivalry erupted again in 1998, when David Beckham was sent off and Argentina eliminated England on penalties.
01:01Four years later, Beckham scored the winner, as England finally got revenge.
01:05Now, after more than two decades without a competitive meeting, they face each other again.
01:10A place in the World Cup final is on the line.
01:13But with this much history behind them, is this really just another football match?
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