Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn Argentine footballer has defended the team's decision to display a banner referencing the Falkland Islands after their World Cup win. The banner, which read 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' (The Falklands are Argentinian), was shown following their victory over England. Midfielder Leandro Paredes stated the game was 'not just a football match'. Paredes connected the banner to the 'sad part of our history' regarding the Falklands War. He explained that the team felt they were playing for their entire nation. In fullArgentina star speaks out on decision to display Falklands banner after World Cup winMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in