- An Argentine footballer has defended the team's decision to display a banner referencing the Falkland Islands after their World Cup win.
- The banner, which read 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' (The Falklands are Argentinian), was shown following their victory over England.
- Midfielder Leandro Paredes stated the game was 'not just a football match'.
- Paredes connected the banner to the 'sad part of our history' regarding the Falklands War.
- He explained that the team felt they were playing for their entire nation.
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