Officials are working to keep potential troublemakers away from England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, amid fears that Argentinian ultras may travel to the US.
The government in Buenos Aires is liaising with British counterparts, the FBI and local police ahead of the match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Supporters of the two teams will not be segregated, adding to concerns about possible clashes.
Security discussions have also involved Georgia State Police, Miami police, Scotland Yard and a senior official from Buenos Aires’ Mass Events Division. The preparations follow isolated clashes between rival fans at a stadium and on Miami’s South Beach strip when England played Norway last week.
The fixture carries a long history: England beat Argentina at the 1966 World Cup, while Argentina won their 1986 quarter-final after Diego Maradona’s disputed Hand of God goal. The countries also fought the Falklands War in 1982.
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