‘It’s a sad part of our history…and it hurts’: Argentinian player defends Falkland Island’s banner saying World Cup semi-final win against England ‘wasn’t just a football match’
An Argentine footballer has defended team-mates who displayed a banner referencing the Falkland Islands ('Malvinas') during celebrations after their World Cup semi-final victory over England, saying the gesture reflected a painful part of national history rather than simple football rivalry. The incident has prompted FIFA to say it will "decide further steps", leaving the Argentine…