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Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final

ATLANTA, July 15 : Police in Atlanta were preparing on Wednesday for the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England, a match seen as potentially high risk for trouble given the history of animosity between the two countries.The Atlanta Police ​Department has said it will have enhanced security in place, proactive measures that were the result ⁠of continual security assessment. The stadium in downtown Atlanta normally hosts NFL and Major League Soccer.There have been isolated reports of minor disorder in the run-up to the match but the atmosphere was peaceful on Wednesday morning, with fans gathering in cafes and bars or playing cards as they waited outside the stadium. In Mexico earlier in the tournament, there was a deadly crush as fans celebrated, but this World Cup has gen
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