FIFA approves Argentina's special request before duel with England

England is preparing for the fourth semifinal in its history at the World Cup, while just before the big encounter in Atlanta, FIFA has approved a special Argentina request.

The Three Lions” secured a seat among four best teams after the dramatic 2-1 victory over Norway, while Argentina eliminated Switzerland only after the follow-up.

The two historic rivals will fight for a seat in Sunday's final against Spain. The confrontations have produced some of the most memorable and controversial moments in the history of the World.

Fanella that Argentina considers lucky

Diego Maradona's famous goal of “God's Hand” helped Argentina defeat England 2-1 in the 1986 World quarterfinal.

Twelve years later, David Beckham was expelled with a red card after striking Diego Simeonen in the 1998 World Face, which the Argentinians won after the execution of the penalty.

In both of these victories, Argentina was wearing dark blue fans.

On the other hand, in the two games when “Albiceleste” used the traditional blue - and - white uniforms, he suffered loss to England in the 1966s and 2002.

For this reason the Argentina Federation asked FIFA permission to have the team present with the spare blue lantern in the Atlantic semifinal.

The request, submitted Monday, has been approved.

Tuchel is surprised by the story of the fanella

England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, appeared surprised when asked about the symbolic importance of Argentina's uniform.

You're talking to the wrong person, because by tomorrow's heat, I wouldn't even know which fan we'd play with”, the German said first.

“Emergency will play blue and we in white. Did they pick it because they consider it a lucky fan?

After explaining that England has been designated a local team and will play in traditional white uniform, Tuchel showed understanding of the rival's decision.

If there were such superstitions, I would do the same. Therefore, the credit belongs to Argentina”, he added.

I wasn't aware of that. I have my rituals. You might call them superstition or routine, but I won't tell you, because if I find out, they won't work anymore. ”

“We have routines that help us stay calm and on land during the day. That won't change. Such things are normal in high - level sports. ”

Tuchel thinks of an individual brand against Mess

In addition to the matter of uniforms, England's main focus has been on how Lionel Mess will stop.

In his sixth World, equalising the performance record in this tournament, the 39-year-old has continued to shine on the biggest stage.

Messi tops the goal scorers along with Kylian Muppen, and has also recorded three assets.

Tuchel admitted to thinking of a traditional solution - the individual brand of the Argentinean captain.

I was wondering if we should use an old brand, one against one, against the Messie”, the English coach said.

I'm not sure if we're going to apply this idea, but it's crossed my mind. ”

I think everyone knows the spaces he wants to show. When you analyze the games, you realize that he sees situations earlier than any other player in the field. ”

Space Where Mess Is Most Dangerous

Individual marketing may sound like a logical solution to theory, but its application to one of the most intelligent football players in history is much more complex.

The Star of Inter Miami prefers to move into the space between the left guard and the opposing quarterback.

This will give Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guehi the difficult task of limiting his influence.

However, while it continues to be extremely dangerous in the offensive phase, Mess is the footballer who has walked more than any other player during this world.

England may try to exploit this in transitional moments, attacking the spaces it leaves when it does not return to help protect it.

Between the considered billy fanele and the special plan for Messin, the semifinal in Atlanta is expected to be not only a quality duel, but also a strong tactical and psychological battle.