Argentina displays Falklands sign at match, VP calls British 'pirates-thieves'

Before a football match, Argentina displayed a sign reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas' (The Falklands are Argentine). Vice President Victoria Villaruel separately called the British 'pirates-thieves'. The UK and Argentina fought a war over the islands in 1982.

Reportedly, before a football match, Argentina displayed a sign reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas' (The Falklands are Argentine). Vice President Victoria Villaruel separately called the British 'pirates-thieves'. The UK and Argentina fought a war over the islands in 1982. The display is a recurring political statement in Argentine sports events.

3 developments

1. 08:54 · 16 JulLatest

   Argentina defeated England 2-1, advancing to the World Cup final.

2. 02:59 · 16 Jul

   Players displayed Falklands sign during post-match celebrations.

3. 01:33 · 16 Jul

   Argentina displays Falklands sign at match, VP calls British 'pirates-thieves'

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