‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
Summary
Argentina won their World Cup semi-final match against England by scoring two late goals to come from behind. After the game, Argentine players displayed a banner saying “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” referring to the Falkland Islands dispute between Argentina and Britain.Key Facts
- Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final after being behind 1-0.
- The Argentine players showed a banner stating “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” which means “The Malvinas (Falklands) are Argentinian.”
- The Falklands/Malvinas Islands are a disputed territory that caused a war between Argentina and Britain in 1982.
- More than 900 people died in the 74-day Falklands conflict.
- The banner’s origin is unclear, and FIFA rules ban political messages inside stadiums.
- Argentina’s security minister said stricter controls would be in place for the upcoming final to prevent provocative messages.
- Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey.
- Some Argentine players have previously chanted in support of the Malvinas cause during World Cup games.
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