Buenos Aires police on Wednesday erected barricades around the city's beloved Obelisk monument in anticipation of potential rowdiness during the Argentina-England World Cup semi-final.

The government in Buenos Aires is liaising with its British counterparts, the FBI , and local police to prevent troublemakers from heading to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz stadium.

The historical tensions on and off the pitch between England and Argentina mean Atlanta Police will be an increased presence around the city for the game