Giuliano Simeone: The Argentina winger facing England 28 years after his father got David Beckham sent off

FootballSports
16 Jul 2026 • 3:00 AM MYT
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Giuliano Simeone: The Argentina winger facing England 28 years after his father got David Beckham sent off

  • Giuliano Simeone is lining up for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final against England, reviving memories of a contentious past encounter.
  • He is the son of Diego Simeone, who was involved in the infamous 1998 World Cup incident where David Beckham was sent off for kicking him.
  • Beckham's red card in that match led to England's elimination from the tournament on penalties.
  • Giuliano Simeone, a 23-year-old winger, plays under his father at Atletico Madrid and will be making only his second appearance in this World Cup.
  • The semi-final match rekindles the deep-seated football rivalry between England and Argentina.

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