What happened. Lisandro Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister hired private security firms to patrol their houses after Argentina's controversial World Cup semi-final win against England.

Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final with a late comeback.
Players were criticised for a Falkland Islands banner and physical play.
Both Martinez and Mac Allister play in the Premier League.

The security measures highlight tensions from the heated match and its aftermath.

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