ITV in shock at Argentina rugby's brutal World Cup taunt to England
Argentina's rugby team sparked controversy by wearing 1986 World Cup football replica jerseys during a match against England. The gesture was interpreted as a taunt referencing Argentina's historic football victory over England.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of sports rivalry, national identity, and historical cultural tensions.
Argentina's rugby team aimed a brutal dig at rivals England as they wore 1986 World Cup replica shirts for their Nations Championship showdown. The strip became famous during the football teams win in Mexico City, 40 years ago.
On Saturday, Los Pumas turned out at the Santiago del Estero in the dark blue kit, worn by Diego Maradona and his team-mates during their famous win in North America four decades ago, which featured a win over the Three Lions on the way to the final. It seems like the rugby side poked fun just days after the Three Lions were dumped out in the World Cup semi-final by Lionel Messi & Co.
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