White House BACKS Argentina players in row over Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England

Argentina players sparked a political controversy after their World Cup semi-final victory over England by displaying a banner reading 'The Malvinas are Argentine,' using Argentina's term for the Falkland Islands. The display drew sharp criticism from political figures in England. The White House subsequently issued a statement backing the Argentine players' right to display the banner, adding an international diplomatic dimension to the dispute.