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What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?

England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him?

July 15, 2026 9 views
What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?
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England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him?

Originally published at BBC Sport

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