FIFA to investigate Argentina’s Falklands banner at World Cup semifinal

FIFA has launched an investigation into Argentinian players Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso for displaying a political banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” after their World Cup semifinal victory over England. This action, seen as a violation of FIFA’s stadium code, has drawn criticism from UK officials, who are urging a thorough probe. Argentina’s President Javier Milei supported the players’ sentiments but anticipated possible sanctions from FIFA.

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