​Who is Giuliano Simeone’s dad? Why Argentina’s surprise starter vs. England is 2nd-generation national team player originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Argentina made a big call for the World Cup semifinal matchup with England on Wednesday. Giuliano Simeone gets the start.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe’s expected to add some much-needed width to the Argentine attack, which is something that they have been lacking just a bit during this tournament.Simeone has a chance to make himself a national hero if he delivers on this massive stage. A spot in Sunday’s World Cup Final against Spain awaits the winner of Wednesday’s match in Atlanta.For Simeone to help Argentina get there, though, he won’t have to rely just on his own instincts. He’s also the son of a legend whose life-long influence should only help the cause.MORE: Christian Pulisic gives a terrible answer after World Cup-ending lossAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGiuliano is the son of Diego Simeone.Diego, now 56 years old, has been shown on television broadcasts at Argentina’s matches rooting on not just his son but the whole team.At present, Diego is the manager of Atletico Madrid in Spain’s La Liga, one of the top clubs in the world.As a player, Diego made 108 appearances for Argentina and scored 11 goals.He also starred in Europe for notable clubs like Sevilla, Inter Milan, Lazio and yes, Atletico Madrid.Giuliano has come through the Atletico Madrid system while also doing a couple of loan spells elsewhere in Spain.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe enters the World Cup semifinal having scored two goals for his country.Now, he’ll try to follow in his father’s impressive footsteps.Erling Haaland brought a wild $750 gift home from the World CupAn on-brand finish to Neymar’s Brazil careerLionel Messi makes announcer lose his mind in 35-second goal callJerry Jones booed during World Cup match in DallasActor who played Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso makes pro soccer debut