A big football game happens tonight. England plays against Argentina. It is the World Cup semi-final. The game starts at 9 o'clock. Many people think about the Falkland-Krieges. This war happened in 1982. Nearly 1000 soldiers died then. Argentina lost the war to England.
People in Argentina call the islands Malvinas. They want the islands back. For many, football is like revenge. But trainer Lionel Scaloni says: It is just a game. Old soldiers warn against violence. Sport is not war. The players should remain peaceful. Super-stars like Lionel Messi and Harry Kane meet on the field.
England has very expensive players. Trainer Thomas Tuchel plans everything very carefully. Argentina has the goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. He is very good at Elfmetern. Both teams want to reach the final. The fans in both countries are very excited. The history between the countries makes this game special.
