Lionel Scaloni addresses Argentina's controversial Falklands banner amid FIFA probe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about the controversy following his team's display of a Falklands-related banner after their FIFA World Cup semifinal victory against England. Players raised the banner, reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas,' sparking outrage in the UK just as FIFA initiated an investigation into the incident. Scaloni stated he was unaware of the situation and looked forward to any forthcoming information. The UK government and the Falkland Islands government expressed their discontent with the banner, emphasizing the need for sports to remain apolitical., several Argentine players involved in the incident play domestically in the UK.
- •Scaloni addressed the controversy after Argentina's 2-1 win over England.
- •FIFA has launched an investigation into the banner display.
- •The banner's message upset many in the UK and Falkland Islands.
- •Both UK and Falkland Islands governments condemned the actions of the Argentine players.
- •Players Lisandro Martínez and Cristian Romero were among those involved.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Scaloni breaks silence on Argentina’s Falklands banner as FIFA launches investigation
"Argentina national team boss Lionel Scaloni has spoken out on the controversy surrounding his team after players displayed a Falklands-related banner after their FIFA World Cup semifinal win against England
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