White House backs Argentina players over Falklands banner in World Cup semi-final
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Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a World Cup semi-final match in Atlanta. After the game, Argentine players displayed a banner supporting their country's claim to the Falklands Islands. The White House defended the players, citing the US belief in free speech.
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White House Fifa taskforce chief defends Argentina footballers
The match was a fractious World Cup semi-final held in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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A White House Fifa taskforce chief defended the players, saying the US believes in free speech.
The Guardian- White House Fifa taskforce chief defends Argentina footballers
- US believes in free speech as a principle
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Loaded language removed<p>White House Fifa taskforce chief defends Argentina footballers, saying US believes in free speech</p><p>The White House has backed Argentina’s footballers who <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/15/malvinas-is-argentinian-world-cup-holders-celebrate-win-over-england-with-banner">displayed a banner</a> supporting their country’s claim to the Falklands Islands after their…
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A White House Fifa taskforce chief defended the players, saying the US believes in free speech.
The GuardianThe match was a fractious World Cup semi-final held in Atlanta on Wednesday.
The GuardianThe White House has backed Argentina's footballers for displaying the banner.
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