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Argentina's football players displayed a banner reading 'Las Malvinas Son Argentinas' after defeating England, invoking the Falklands War controversy.

During Argentina's victory over England in the World Cup semi-final, the Argentine players held up a banner stating 'Las Malvinas Son Argentinas,' referencing the disputed Falkland Islands claimed by both Argentina and the UK. This act reignited political and historical tensions around the Falklands War, leading to significant media coverage and discussions about potential FIFA responses due to the sensitive nature of the issue during an international sporting event.