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Matthew Benwell, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, Newcastle University

World Cup ‘Falklands are Argentine’ banner is a foretaste of diplomatic challenges ahead for the UK

The sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands (or Las Islas Malvinas) was brought centre-stage once again in the aftermath of the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta.

Several members of Argentina’s squad celebrated with a banner plucked from the stands occupied by Argentine supporters that declared: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (the Falklands are Argentine).

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