BREAKING: No straight red card given in England vs Argentina? What happened?

The semi-final has only just begun, but the players’ nerves are already at breaking point.

Details: In the 14th minute of the England vs Argentina match, Giuliano Simeone was caught offside and picked up the ball with his hands. Jordan Pickford rushed out of his box, knocked the ball away from the opponent, and collided with him shoulder-to-shoulder—sending the Argentine crashing to the turf. However, the incident did not result in a sending off.

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The moment immediately sparked debate: was this a fair shoulder-to-shoulder challenge, or did Pickford deserve a red card for aggressive play after the whistle?

Reminder: A favourable opponent. Messi boasts an impressive record against one of England's players.