White House backs Argentina players over Falklands banner in World Cup semi-final
The White House has defended Argentina's football players for displaying a banner claiming the Falkland Islands during a World Cup match, citing free speech rights. This stance contrasts with the British government's condemnation of the incident.
Argentina players hold up a banner reading ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’ after the Fifa World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina. Argentina players hold up a banner reading ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’ after the Fifa World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina. World Cup 2026 White House backs Argentina players over Falklands banner in World Cup semi-final White House Fifa taskforce chief defends Argentina footballers, saying US believes in free speech
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