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Last update: an hour agoWorld Cup & Falklands Row: Lionel Messi hit back at critics saying “Nothing was handed to us” after Argentina’s 2-1 semi-final comeback win over England sent them into the final against Spain, as the fallout deepened beyond football. FIFA Discipline: FIFA confirmed it is assessing match reports after players posed with a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”), with the disciplinary committee weighing possible sanctions under rules banning political messages. UK Politics: Downing Street and Business Secretary Peter Kyle urged FIFA to investigate, insisting “Self-determination rests with the islanders,” while the Falkland Islands Government also called for action and warned against mixing politics and sport. Diplomatic Tensions: Argentina also renewed complaints over HMS Medway’s presence near the islands, adding another layer to the rivalry as tens of thousands celebrated in Buenos Aires. Celebrity Reaction: ITV host Lorraine Kelly condemned the stunt as “shameful,” calling for FIFA to “throw the book” at the team.
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