The war, the hand, the goal and the red card: Why England v Argentina is never just football

On his way off he crumpled a corner flag bearing the Union Jack and sat down on the red carpet laid out for Queen Elizabeth II.England won 1-0 through a Geoff Hurst header the Argentines were convinced was offside.After the whistle, Argentine full-back Roberto Ferreiro tore the referee's shirt and was banned for three matches; his teammate Ermindo Onega was banned for spitting at a FIFA vice-president.The moment that turned a violent afternoon into a permanent wound came from the England bench England's Michael Owen, then 18, scored a solo goal that made him a national figure — before things turned.Just after half-time, midfielder David Beckham was fouled by Argentine central midfielder Diego Simeone, who patted him on the back of the head as he lay face down.Beckham, still prone, flicked his boot at Simeone's calf