British Official Demands Expulsion of Argentine Players from Premier League Over World Cup Banner
The celebration of the Argentine national team players after their victory over England in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals sparked controversy due to their holding up a banner that read "Malvinas Islands are Argentine." This led to calls from British officials to revoke the visas of Argentine players in the English Premier League. These remarks come within the context of the ongoing dispute between Argentina and Britain over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), where currently six Argentine players compete in the English league. British official Neil Gardiner confirmed that the Argentine players involved in the incident should be prepared to face the consequences, amid continued tensions surrounding the same issue.
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