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FIFA Under Fire Over Argentina Banner | Texas News
Argentina’s World Cup victory over England sparked controversy when players displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands as Argentine territory — reigniting a decades-old sovereignty dispute. The UK is demanding FIFA investigate, citing past fines for similar banners and stressing that politics must stay out of global sports. For Argentina, it’s a matter of deep national pride and historical claim, with players saying the gesture moves veterans to tears. FIFA, already under scrutiny for neutrality, faces pressure to act swiftly — with fines up to $20,000 on the table — as the World Cup…
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