Argentina's controversial World Cup banner got into the stadium by way of some dude's underwear
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Key Points:
- During the World Cup semifinals between Argentina and England, the Argentine team displayed a banner stating "Las Malvinas son Argentinas," referencing the disputed Falkland Islands.
- The banner was smuggled into the stadium by a fan named Santiago, who hid it in his crotch to bypass security checks.
- The political message was controversial, especially in the UK, where Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey called for the Argentine players involved to be banned from the final against Spain.
- The incident highlighted ongoing tensions between Argentina and the UK over the Falklands, a dispute that previously led to a war in 1982.
- The banner's impact depended on Argentina's victory, as a loss would have undermined its political statement.
