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Simeone's Son Faces England, Echoing Beckham's Red Card
15 Jul
Summary
- Giuliano Simeone, son of Diego, starts for Argentina against England.
- This match echoes the 1998 World Cup tie where David Beckham was sent off.
- Giuliano is making his second appearance of the World Cup for Argentina.
Giuliano Simeone, son of renowned coach Diego Simeone, will start for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final against England. This event brings to mind a significant moment in the history of this deep-seated rivalry.
During the 1998 World Cup, England and Argentina met in a highly controversial last-16 tie. David Beckham was famously sent off for retaliating after being fouled by Diego Simeone, an incident that deeply affected his career. England was subsequently eliminated by Argentina in a penalty shootout.
Giuliano Simeone, a 23-year-old winger, currently plays for his father at Atletico Madrid. Tonight marks only his second appearance in the World Cup, stepping in for Rodrigo De Paul. Born in Rome, he grew up in Argentina before joining Atletico Madrid in 2019.
Diego Simeone, who represented Argentina 108 times, has been a visible supporter of the team throughout the tournament. He was even seen engaging positively with David Beckham recently.
