FIFA responds after Argentina’s Falklands flag stunt following semi final win
They could get punished Argentina players celebrated their World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands, and now FIFA is “assessing match reports” before deciding whether to issue a punishment. The world champions scored twice late in the game to defeat England 2-1 in […]
1 month ago
Keir Starmer hits out at Argentina players for Falklands banner and backs investigation
He’s backed calls for an investigation Keir Starmer has hit back at Argentina and their players after they unfurled a banner claiming ownership of the Falkland Islands. Last night saw two old rivals go head to head as Argentina knocked out England from the World Cup in the semi-finals. There was no love lost either […]
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The Falklands War explained: Why do people still care 44 years on?
The Falklands – A little history lesson in how to defend penguins England versus Argentina, a rivalry steeped in blood, history and national pride. For many, the Falklands War remains one of the last points of pride of the British nation, notably because for once the country got to be the victim. In its colonial […]
1 month ago
Falklands War hero Simon Weston slams Trump’s suggestion to hand islands to Argentina
The US said that could reconsider their diplomatic stance on the territory. It’s been a whirlwind few days regarding the Falkland Islands. The latest update is that Argentina have called for new talks with the UK about the Falkland Islands. This comes after the US said that they are “considering reviewing the British claim to […]
3 months ago
Argentina calls for new talks with the UK about the Falkland Islands
The US said that could reconsider their diplomatic stance on the territory. Argentina have called for new talks with the UK about the Falkland Islands. This comes after the US said that they are “considering reviewing the British claim to the Falkland Islands”. The US made the claim allegedly to ‘punish’ the UK for their […]
3 months ago
UK hits back after US ‘considers reviewing British claim to Falkland Islands’
You’re having a Falkland laugh The UK has hit back after it was revealed the US was “considering reviewing the British claim to the Falkland Islands”. Downing Street has responded after a leaked email internal to the US government suggested the US could “punish” the UK for its lack of support in Iran by reviewing […]
4 months ago