Fifa 'assessing reports' over Falklands banner
FIFA is investigating Argentina's national football team after players displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands following a World Cup win against England. The incident has sparked diplomatic tension between the UK and Argentina.
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The intersection of sports and international geopolitics often leads to disciplinary action by governing bodies and highlights ongoing territorial disputes.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Argentina have previously been fined for holding a banner with the same message
Fifa is "assessing match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players celebrated their World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
The defending world champions produced a dramatic late comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice to defeat Thomas Tuchel's side 2-1 and book a showdown with Spain in Sunday's final.
After the final whistle, Argentina players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", which translates as "The Falklands are Argentine".
The Falklands, a British overseas territory in the south-west Atlantic Ocean, remain the subject of a sovereignty dispute between the UK and Argentina.
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