Argentina’s players found themselves at the center of controversy after reaching their second consecutive World Cup final following a dramatic 2-1 victory over England. While the late comeback secured a place in history as one of the tournament’s most memorable semi-finals, the celebrations that followed quickly moved beyond football.

Argentine veterans of the Falklands War urged the public to separate the armed conflict with England from the World Cup soccer match Wednesday.

From the war they fought over the Falklands to Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal, Wednesday's semi-final against old foe England has ramifications far beyond the pitch…