I'm an Argentine Falklands soldier - Brits can't be angry about World Cup banner

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-combatants have reiterated their belief that the archipelago is Argentine land. 20:02, Thu, Jul 23, 2026 Updated: 20:43, Thu, Jul 23, 2026 Argentine players held up a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falklands after beating England (Image: Getty)Britons have been told they have “no reason to be angry” after Argentinian World Cup stars held up a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after their win against England. Former Argentine soldiers who fought at Mount Longdon during the Falklands War in 1982 continue to call on Britain to end its “occupation” of the archipelago. Ernesto Alonso, 63, who served in the 1st Platoon, B Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, told The Express: “The Argentine national team represented the sentiment of our Argentine people by raising the banner 'The Malvinas are Argentine' in front of England. “Football is also politics in our country.“Great Britain must respect international law and end the colonial occupation of our territories.” He added regarding the response from Brits: “They have no reason to be angry. “We Argentines must comply with and enforce a constitutional mandate: the First Transitory Provision of the National...