Watch as England fans take "ultimate revenge" after World Cup heartbreak by burning an Argentina shirt in Portsmouth
England fans suffer World Cup heartbreak with late semi-final defeat by Argentina - but fans in Portsmouth took “revenge”
England fans in Portsmouth took their own revenge after their team’s World Cup defeat by burning an Argentina shirt in the street.
It was an evening of highs and lows as England crashed out of the World Cup this evening (July 15) following a defeat to Argentina.
We joined fans in Albert Road, Portsmouth, to watch the semi final in a tense game in Atlanta which saw England take the lead after a second-half goal from Anthony Gordon. But two late goals from the reigning world cup champions sealed England’s fate, much to the disappointment of fans with the final score 2-1.
Many have gathered in Albert Road to commiserate, with some taking the ultimate revenge by burning an Argentina shirt in the street.
Watch the video embedded in this story to see it happen