What's behind the Argentina vs England World Cup rivalry?

Argentina and England meet again on football's biggest stage on July 15 for a place in the final of the World Cup.

But this rivalry goes far beyond the pitch. From the controversial 1966 World Cup quarter-final to the 1982 Malvinas war and Diego Maradona's legendary "Hand of God" goal, every meeting between these two nations has carried historical and political significance.

Ahmed Ghoneim explains all you need to know about this classic rivalry in a new episode of More Than Just A Game.

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