Keir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner
Summary
Prime Minister Keir Starmer supports an investigation by Fifa into Argentina players who showed a banner about the Falkland Islands after their World Cup win against England. The UK government said politics should stay out of football and reaffirmed its commitment to the Falkland Islands, where residents choose their future.Key Facts
- After Argentina beat England in the World Cup semi-final, some players displayed a banner saying “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” which refers to Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands.
- Prime Minister Starmer agreed with Business Secretary Peter Kyle that Fifa should investigate if this broke football rules against political statements.
- The UK government said the Falkland Islands belong to their residents, and their position on the islands has not changed.
- Starmer wished both Argentina and Spain well for the World Cup final.
- The Falklands conflict in 1982 led to over 900 deaths after Argentina invaded the islands.
- Argentina also complained about a British Royal Navy ship, HMS Medway, sailing near the Falklands without permission, but the UK said it notified Argentina in advance and followed international law.
- The Royal Navy said the ship was on a routine trip to support scientific research in Antarctica.
- England’s coach Thomas Tuchel’s position was not directly addressed; the government said his role is his own decision.
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