England and Argentina fans drown out each other’s national anthems with boos

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNo love lost as England and Argentina fans drown out opposing national anthemsTensions flared before the England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final, with both national anthems being booed by opposing fans. The pre-match atmosphere was heavily influenced by the historical conflict over the Falkland Islands, which Argentina still claims as its own. Argentina's vice-president escalated rhetoric by labelling England "invaders" and "usurping pirates" ahead of the match. The 1982 Falklands War, which resulted in 907 deaths, remains a significant point of contention, deeply embedded in Argentina's national culture. Despite the animosity, the April 2 War Veterans Federation urged that the match be viewed purely as a sporting event, not a continuation of past conflicts. In fullArgentina and England fans boo each other’s national anthems amid Falklands tensionsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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