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Simon Ormiston

UK government calls for FIFA probe into Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner

The British government on Thursday called on FIFA to investigate Argentina after players celebrated their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England by posing with a banner claiming sovereignty over the disputed Falkland Islands.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed calls for FIFA to investigate, according to his spokesperson.

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