A number of Lionel Scaloni's players brandished a controversial banner reading 'The Falklands are Argentinian' in the aftermath of their nation's 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-finals
Falkland Islands government launch plea to FIFA in telling response over Argentina banner
A number of Lionel Scaloni's players brandished a controversial banner reading 'The Falklands are Argentinian' in the aftermath of their nation's 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-finals
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Aaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter
10:34, 17 Jul 2026
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Players held up a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands after their win over England
The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's football team after their players displayed a banner claiming…
Argentina’s players celebrated the 2–1 win over England in the World Cup semifinal with a strong political message.
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