Argentina vs England: a final that splits the fans
Argentina or England? Fans are torn between national authenticity and neighbourly revenge. The FIFA factor also comes into play.
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Argentina or England? The final nobody wants to win… or lose
The World Cup final is approaching and the debate is not so much about who will win, but who deserves to be there. The Argentina-England dichotomy stirs conflicting passions. Some back Argentina as a team that genuinely represents its country, as opposed to what they call "multinational teams" like France or England. But there are also those who, out of revenge against noisy neighbours, prefer England. And a third group would like to see both lose.
Each side's reasons
On one hand, those who choose Argentina do so out of a sense of footballing and national purity. On the other, everyday coexistence matters: some fans admit they changed their preference after being subjected to Argentine fans' chants in the early hours of the morning. And there is the group of the disillusioned, who have lost affection even for their own national team.
The FIFA factor
A recurring question is which combination generates more revenue for FIFA. Although there is no public data, Messi's media pull and England's historic drawing power make both options appealing for business. What is clear is that, beyond football, the atmosphere promises to be a spectacle.
With these ingredients, the final looks set to be a showcase of tensions that go far beyond the pitch. Sometimes the match is decided in the stands and on the street.
The World Cup final is approaching and the debate is not so much about who will win, but who deserves to be there. The Argentina-England dichotomy stirs conflicting passions. Some back Argentina as a team that genuinely represents its country, as opposed to what they call "multinational teams" like France or England. But there are also those who, out of revenge against noisy neighbours, prefer England. And a third group would like to see both lose.
Each side's reasons
On one hand, those who choose Argentina do so out of a sense of footballing and national purity. On the other, everyday coexistence matters: some fans admit they changed their preference after being subjected to Argentine fans' chants in the early hours of the morning. And there is the group of the disillusioned, who have lost affection even for their own national team.
The FIFA factor
A recurring question is which combination generates more revenue for FIFA. Although there is no public data, Messi's media pull and England's historic drawing power make both options appealing for business. What is clear is that, beyond football, the atmosphere promises to be a spectacle.
With these ingredients, the final looks set to be a showcase of tensions that go far beyond the pitch. Sometimes the match is decided in the stands and on the street.
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