SportsWhite House backs Argentina players over Falklands banner at World Cup semi-final
The White House has supported Argentina’s footballers after some players displayed a banner backing their country’s claim to the Falkland Islands. The gesture followed Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England in a fractious World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The banner read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” using Argentina’s name for the South Atlantic islands. The White House FIFA taskforce chief defended the players and said the United States believes in free speech.
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White House backs Argentina players over Falklands banner at World Cup semi-final
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