From the Falklands War to Maradona: why Argentina vs England is soccer’s fiercest rivalry

“A football game – and that is all.” These words were calmly uttered by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni soon after the 3-1 win over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals. It set up a mouthwatering semi-final against England, who won through after defeating Norway 2-1 in their quarter-final. But images of violent confrontations – such as the ones that took place in Miami between Argentine and English supporters, alongside other videos capturing similar fights and Argentine players…