What punishment could Argentina face for Falklands banner?

Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after many of their players celebrated following their World Cup win over England with a banner supporting their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands.

The reigning champions defeated England 2-1 in the semi-finals and advanced to the final against Spain.

After the final whistle, Argentine players, including Giovani Lo Celso, were photographed with a banner reading “The son of Las Malvinas is Argentinian”, meaning “The Falkland Islands are Argentinian”.

The Atlantic archipelago is an overseas territory of Britain, but Argentina continues to claim the islands, located about 300 miles off the coast, after a war in 1982.

During the 74-day conflict, 655 Argentine and 255 British soldiers and three people from the islands lost their lives.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) was fined £20,000 by Fifa in 2014 after Argentinian players unfurled a banner containing the same message.

The governing body said the actions following the friendly win over Slovenia breached rules on political action and team misconduct. Argentine fans have been singing songs referencing the islands throughout this World Cup.

FIFA has been contacted for comment.

Government Minister Peter Kyle was disappointed by the banner.

“I had left and gone to bed before the banner took to the field, but I saw the footage this morning and of course it is completely inappropriate,” the business minister said. Sky News.

“Politics must stay away from football. This is a very clear principle of the World Cup, but the consequences of this are now a decision for FIFA to make.”

Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.