UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner
The UK government has reaffirmed its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands following a political protest by Argentina's football team. Players displayed a banner claiming the islands during a match, prompting calls for FIFA to investigate the incident.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Richard Wheeler , Political reporter and Jack Fenwick , Political correspondent EPA/Shutterstock The UK government has said "the World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are," after Argentina players celebrated their victory over England by waving a banner in support of their country's territorial claim.
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