Argentina's Vice-President Calls England "Usurping Pirates" Ahead of World Cup Semifinal

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Argentina's Vice-President Calls England "Usurping Pirates" Ahead of World Cup Semifinal

"Tomorrow we play against the usurping pirates. This isn't just another match. I'm not going to be politically correct or cold-hearted; against the English, it's always something more," Argentina's vice-president said. The comments reference the Falklands War and add political tension to an already charged rivalry ahead of Wednesday's semifinal in Atlanta.

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