Malvinas banner at Messi farewell draws British media scrutiny

During Lionel Messi’s farewell match with the Argentina national team at the Monumental stadium, a banner reading ‘Las Malvinas son argentinas’ was displayed on the pitch. The display featured Fabio Santana, a veteran of the Falklands War, who performed the Argentine national anthem while carrying the flag. Members of the squad and coach Lionel Scaloni also posed with the banner.

The display has drawn scrutiny from British media. The Sun reported on the incident, suggesting that the Argentine national team could face disciplinary action or fines from FIFA. The publication noted that Argentina previously incurred a $300,000 fine during the World Cup for non-sporting demonstrations and other infractions.