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Following Argentina's 1-2 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final, private security was deployed for two days around the homes of Argentine players Lisandro Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister in northwest England due to high fan emotions. Martinez had celebrated by holding a banner reading 'The Malvinas Islands belong to Argentina,' with Mac Allister beside him. Their properties were not vandalized, unlike a mural of England's Marcus Rashford after a 2021 penalty miss. The article notes that Manchester United and Liverpool fans often show indifference to the England national team, with United fans historically chanting 'Argentina' since David Beckham's 1998 red card against Argentina.
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Hupu Football News | July 29th Report
According to The Sun, security personnel were deployed around the residences of Lisandro Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister after Argentina defeated England in the World Cup semi-final.
Private security companies were stationed near the homes of the Manchester United defender and the Liverpool midfielder in the Northwest region. Security measures lasted for two days, as fan emotions ran high following England's 1-2 loss in the semi-final.
Celebrations and Controversy
Argentine defender Martinez celebrated by holding a banner that read "The Malvinas Islands belong to Argentina," with Mac Allister standing beside him. The sheet-like banner was clearly visible. Cristian Romero and his former Tottenham teammate Giovani Lo Celso also held up the banner together. Romero, who is seeking a transfer, may leave Tottenham this summer.
No Damage Reported
Fortunately, the properties of Martinez and Mac Allister were not vandalized. Manchester United was not involved in arranging security for Martinez's residence.
In contrast, after Marcus Rashford missed a penalty for England in the 2021 European Championship final, a mural of him in Withington, Manchester, was defaced.
Fan Support for Argentine Players
Since joining Manchester United in July 2022, Martinez has quickly gained immense popularity among fans. Over the past 25 years, Manchester United supporters have often chanted "Argentina" to show support for Argentine players on the team. After Argentina won the 2022 World Cup, United fans even unfurled an Argentine flag in the Stretford End to warmly welcome Martinez back.
Similarly, after winning the 2022 World Cup, Mac Allister was celebrated by Brighton fans, who were then his club. The Seagulls' supporters made homemade banners to pay tribute to the Argentine player.
Club vs. National Allegiance
Manchester United and Liverpool fan bases are known for their indifference toward the England national team. At Liverpool matches, banners reading "We're not English, we're Scouse" are common, while Old Trafford has long displayed a banner saying "Manchester United above England."
The tradition of Manchester United fans supporting Argentina dates back to the 1998 World Cup, when, after David Beckham was sent off with a red card in a match against Argentina, United fans began chanting "Argentina" in solidarity.
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