TVTV NewsSky NewsAn England football fan has been hailed a "hero" and "legendary" after his interruption was caught on live TV.11:36, 16 Jul 2026While England football fans across the country have been left devastated by the semi-finals match on Wednesday, one man appeared to be quite cheerful as he interrupted a Sky News presenter.‌Following the 2-1 match against Argentina, which saw England suffer a heartbreaking loss in the final minutes as Lionel Messi took his team into his third World Cup, news reports across channels covered the reaction.‌But one presenter fronting coverage live outside the Atlanta Stadium issued an apology after being interrupted.‌She had been discussing the possibility of Argentina facing a Fifa punishment after celebrating their win with a “Falklands are Argentinian” banner.Content cannot be displayed without consentThe players were captured celebrating and holding up a banner to the stadium attendees, which read: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”.‌The British overseas territory sits 300 miles off Argentina’s east coast, with the country disputing that it belongs to Britain, and going to war in 1982 before surrendering to British forces.Fifa already hit Argentina with a £20,000 fine in 2014 for holding up a similar banner, with Argentina once again risking punishment.Reacting to the news, an England football fan outside Atlanta Stadium found himself on camera, asking the Sky News reporter: “Are you talking about the Falklands?”‌As he was swiftly escorted away, he began singing: “Don’t cry for them, Argentina.”While he continued his ballad in the background, the news reporter said to the camera: “I’m sorry about that.”‌She went on: “There’s been a lot of fans who had a lot of alcohol today.”Viewers have been left howling at the clip as it made the rounds on social media, with one writing: “Bahahaaaa I doubt he will remember this.”Article continues belowAnother laughed: “My God, this is shameful,” as someone else said: “Should’ve given him the mic.”“Haha go on lad,” another wrote, as the person sharing the clip said: “Your da's taking the football result well…”One fan called him a “top lad”, as another said: “My hero.”Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Sky NewsLionel MessiFIFAEngland football teamThe Falklands