Javier Milei and Argentina’s national-team players
Friday
Argentine president Javier Milei criticised national-team players for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after their World Cup semi-final victory over England. He argued that sport and politics should remain separate despite the emotions surrounding the match.
Milei said Diego Maradona’s famous goals against England did not restore the islands and insisted sovereignty must be pursued diplomatically. His comments add another political controversy after FIFA opened proceedings over Argentina’s conduct during the tournament.