White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The White House has defended the Argentinian football team's right to display a banner claiming the Falkland Islands, citing US First Amendment free speech protections. This has drawn criticism from the UK government, which maintains sovereignty over the territory and has called for a FIFA investigation.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Joe Coughlan Getty Images The White House has defended the Argentinian football team's right to free speech after they controversially waved a banner in support of their country's territorial claim to the Falkland Islands while celebrating their World Cup win against England.
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