England supporters in Atlanta are heading into Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina with confidence, anticipation and a strong sense of unfinished business. Thousands of fans have gathered in the city before the match, many convinced that Thomas Tuchel's side can reach the final if they find a way to stop Lionel Messi. Yet the build-up has also revived memories of one of the most painful moments in England's football history.
For many supporters, the meeting with Argentina carries weight beyond a place in the final. It has become another chance to settle an old football score. The phrase 'Hand of God' has been heard repeatedly among England fans this week, nearly 40 years after Diego Maradona's infamous goal helped knock the Three Lions out of the 1986 World Cup. That memory has become part of the atmosphere surrounding this semi-final.
