World Cup Football: A random history

In Buenos Aires, even today the line “el robo del siglo” (the theft of the century) makes Argentinians, young and old, say something out of spite.

By anirban bora, ET Bureau | Mar 17, 2018, 11.15 PM IST

The Falklands War widened the rift between the England and Argentina; and the rivalry between the fans reached a whole new level.

Football matches are fertile pitches for love, hate and devotion to take root. Rivalry between Argentina and England sprouted these emotions, and more.

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World Cup Football: A random history

In Buenos Aires, even today the line “el robo del siglo” (the theft of the century) makes Argentinians, young and old, say something out of spite.

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