Argentina’s World Cup semi-final victory over England was followed by a moment that reached far beyond football. As celebrations unfolded at Atlanta Stadium after the defending champions’ dramatic 2-1 comeback win, midfielder Giovani Lo Celso unveiled a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” — “The Malvinas are Argentine” — referring to the disputed Falkland Islands. Speaking after the match, Argentina stars Leandro Paredes and Lisandro Martinez described the issue as “a sad part of our history”, highlighting the emotional significance the islands continue to hold in Argentina more than four decades after the 1982 Falklands War with Britain.
