Milei declares public holiday for Argentina despite World Cup loss

• Argentina's national football team lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain in extra time, ending their bid to become back-to-back champions.
• The final match was marred by rough play, including Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez being sent off and post-match altercations involving other Argentine players.
• Despite the defeat, Argentine President Javier Milei announced a public holiday to celebrate the team's “achievement”, allowing players and staff to choose the date.
• The team had previously sparked controversy by displaying a banner supporting Argentina's territorial claim to the Falkland Islands after their semi-final victory over England.
• In response to the banner, the UK government said “the World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are”.

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Argentina’s president Javier Milei promises the country a bank holiday... despite losing the World Cup final