The UK is calling for a FIFA investigation over a banner held up by Argentine players after their win claiming the Falkland Islands are Argentina's

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The UK has called for a FIFA investigation after Argentine players displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands for Argentina following their World Cup semifinal victory over England. FIFA prohibits political messages during matches.

Following their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England, Argentine players held up a banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina. Political messages are banned under FIFA rules.

World Politics Sports FIFA Argentina Falkland Islands UK football politics World Cup semifinal

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