2023-08-22 07:39:00
After twenty years, Argentina – England classic fight is about to take place. It is indicated that the England Football Association has held talks with the Argentina Football Association with the aim of organizing a friendly match between the two countries.
The world champions Argentina are asking for a fee of 5 million dollars to host a friendly match. England Football Association Chief Executive Mark Bullingham has said that he is ready to spend any amount of money for Lionel Messi’s first match against England.
Under the current international calendar, England can play very few matches. But the decision of the England Football Association is to play at least one match against Argentina.
The England-Argentina match has a special place among the most notable clashes in world football. The 1986 World Cup quarter-final is one football fans will never forget. Argentina won the match 2-1 thanks to Maradona’s ‘hand of God’ and magical goal. The 1996, 1998 and 2002 World Cups saw a memorable battle between the two countries.
The last time the two countries locked horns was in 2005. England won the friendly match in Geneva 3-2. Michael Owen was the architect of England’s victory with a double goal. However, fans are eagerly waiting for the mesmerizing battle between the two nations.
Meanwhile, Wembley will host the Argentina-England clash.
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