English referees can't officiate Argentina

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⚽ Did you know an English referee is not allowed to officiate an Argentina match at the World Cup? 🏆 The reason has nothing to do with football alone. It goes back to the 1982 Falklands War, a conflict that still shapes one of the tournament's most unusual rules. 🎶 We also explain why Argentina's most popular World Cup chant mentions Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and the Falkland Islands, showing how history, politics and football remain deeply connected. 🌍 This is one of the most fascinating stories behind the world's biggest sporting event.