The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has voiced its dismay at the banner with which Argentine players celebrated their World Cup semifinal win over England, and called on FIFA to sanction conduct of that kind in line with its own rules. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Islands' executive said it was “disappointed – though regrettably not surprised” that the Argentine team chose to tarnish the result of a match that in any case did not involve the Falklands.

If the banner is deemed to be political in nature, it would contravene both FIFA and IFAB rules.

Smirking Argentine players held up a shocking banner referencing the Falklands after their World Cup win against England in a disgusting political act after the final whistle