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England v Argentina World Cup Quarter Final Wembley Stadium, London 23rd July 1966
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England v Argentina World Cup Quarter Final Wembley Stadium, London 23rd July 1966
England v Argentina World Cup Quarter Final Wembley Stadium, London 23rd July 1966.
England players celebrate Geoff Hursts winner
Final score: England 1-0 Argentina
Argentina captain Antonio Rattin was sent off but refused to leave the field for ten minutes and sat down on the red carpet.
After the match England manager Alf Ramsey was incensed by the style of play the Argentines used, labelling them " animals" and refusing to let his players swap shirts with them. Geoff Hurst
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Wembley
Greater London
England
Media ID 21553428
© Mirrorpix
1966 World Cup Alf Ramsey Argentina Geoff Hurst Red Card Wembley 1966 Fifa
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England v Argentina World Cup Quarter Final Wembley Stadium, London 23rd July 1966
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the intense atmosphere of the England v Argentina World Cup Quarter Final on that historic day in 1966. The image captures a moment of pure jubilation as England players celebrate Geoff Hurst's winning goal. With a final score of 1-0 in favor of England, this match was not without controversy. Argentina captain Antonio Rattin was sent off but defiantly refused to leave the field for ten minutes, sitting down on the red carpet. This act only added fuel to an already fiery encounter. After the match, England manager Alf Ramsey expressed his frustration with the Argentines' style of play by labeling them "animals". Such strong words reflect both the intensity and passion that surrounded this iconic clash. Interestingly, Ramsey's anger extended beyond mere words; he even forbade his players from swapping shirts with their opponents—a gesture often seen as a sign of respect and camaraderie among footballers. This photograph encapsulates not just a significant moment in sporting history but also reflects deeper emotions and rivalries between nations. It serves as a reminder of how sport can ignite passions and create lasting memories for fans around the world.
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