We often call England v Argentina a grudge match – a simple story of mutual hatred. But the truth is far more complex, says the Guardian’s Jonathan Liew. It began with British influence, raising Argentina as a ‘faithful son’ in their own image through polo, tea, and football.
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/jul/15/war-culture-empire-and-football-england-and-argentinas-deep-romantic-rivalry-video)