Argentina, England clash at World Cup as strains over Falkland Islands reemerge
New Argentine foreign minister, the prospect of oil and suggestions that the US may reconsider support for the UK’s claims to the islands have thrust the issue into the spotlight again
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After beating England in the semi-final, Argentina players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.
‘Entirely inappropriate’ - UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup banner
After beating England in the semi-final, Argentina players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.
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