Published: Jul 16, 2026, 22:57 IST | Updated: Jul 16, 2026, 22:57 IST
Argentina seems to have become controversy's favourite child at the FIFA World Cup. Just when one thought the Argentina vs England semi-final couldn't get any spicier after a close 2-1 contest that eventually broke English hearts, the rivalry spilt beyond the touchline. Adding a fresh layer of controversy, Messi and Co held a banner that read 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' - which translates to 'The Falklands are Argentine'. It reignited a decades-old political wound right in the middle of football's biggest stage.