What Lisandro Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister did next after Argentina beat England at the World Cup
Lisandro Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister employed private security at their homes following Argentina’s heated World Cup win over England.
The Manchester United defender and Liverpool midfielder arranged for security firms to patrol their properties in the North West for two days after the semi-final.
Argentina defeated England 2-1 to reach the final, where they later lost to Spain. Emotions ran high among players and fans.
During post-match celebrations, Martinez was seen clutching a banner that read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (The Falklands are Argentina’s).
Mac Allister was nearby as the bedsheet was held aloft. Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso also featured in the scenes.
No attempts were made to vandalise either player’s home. Manchester United were not involved in arranging the security detail for Martinez.
The decision was taken privately amid the charged atmosphere after the high-stakes encounter. Both players remain on holiday after the tournament and have yet to return to their clubs for pre-season.
The private security was a short-term precaution while they spent time away from training. The pair are expected to rejoin their squads in the coming days once the break ends.
The incident recalls previous tensions involving Premier League players and England national team results.
A mural of Marcus Rashford in Manchester was defaced after he missed a penalty in the Euro 2020 final.
Despite that history, both Martinez and Mac Allister enjoy strong support at their clubs.
United fans have regularly chanted “Argentina” in backing of their South American players, while Mac Allister’s earlier World Cup success was celebrated by Brighton supporters during his time there.
United and Liverpool fanbases are known for their limited enthusiasm towards the England team. Banners such as “United > England” and “We’re not English, we’re Scouse” are common at both grounds.
The security measures reflect caution rather than any confirmed threat as the players prepare to return to club duty.
