Why the U.K. is crying foul over Argentina's semifinal World Cup celebration
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The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's team after players celebrating their 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semifinals posed with a banner that claimed sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.
During post-match celebrations in Atlanta, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans, reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" — "The Malvinas are Argentine.
"Argentina refers to the Falkland Islands as Islas Malvinas.
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The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's team after players celebrating their 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semifinals posed with a banner that claimed sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.
During post-match celebrations in Atlanta, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans, reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" — "The Malvinas are Argentine.
"Argentina refers to the Falkland Islands as Islas Malvinas.