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Kane on ice: Argentina fans turn to superstition ahead of England game
BUENOS AIRES, July 14 : Argentina fans are leaving little to chance ahead of the World Cup semi-final against England, placing captain Harry Kane's name in the freezer and faithfully repeating the rituals they believe bring the national team luck on the pitch.The practices are part of Argentina's long tradition of 'cabalas' — superstitions fans believe can influence the team's fortunes.As defending champions Argentina prepare to face England for a place in the final, supporters are clinging to routines they say helped deliver past victories.Many refuse to say opponents' names, wear the same often-unwashed jerseys, sit in the same seats and eat the same meals before each match, convinced that changing anything could jinx the team's chances of lifting another trophy. "My friends and I have a
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