Rivalry and revenge: The long, bitter relationship between England and Argentina
England's David Beckham is shown the red card during their Second Round match of 1998 Fifa World Cup against Argentina at Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint Etienne, France. — Reuters/File Antonio Rattin…
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