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Argentina Make Special Request to FIFA Ahead of Their World Cup Semi Against England
- Argentina submitted a formal request to FIFA to wear their all-blue away kit for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta.
- The request stems from superstition, as Argentina wore darker away colors during World Cup victories over England in 1986 and 1998, creating a sense of good fortune around the shirt.
- Lionel Messi, who has worn the traditional blue and white strip in five of six matches, told ESPN, "Personally, it's the first time I'm going to play against them."
- FIFA is expected to announce its decision on Tuesday, one day before the teams compete for a World Cup final berth.
- England reached the semi-final by defeating Norway 2-1 in extra time, while Argentina secured their spot with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland.
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In the face of the duel in front of the European combo, the team that Lionel Scaloni leads could wear a badge that brings good memories in the background between the two at World Cups
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left, 43% Center
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- 43% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources are Center
43% Center
L 43%
C 43%
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