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Gerard Couzens

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Daily Star Jul 2026
Banner that caused international incident in England loss was smuggled in fan's undies
A homemade Falklands-claim banner smuggled into the World Cup semi-final by an Argentinian fan triggered a diplomatic row after Argentina’s players displayed it following their victory over England. The incident prompted condemnation from the UK and Falkland Islands governments, calls for sanctions from UK political leaders, and celebrations in Argentina, where officials publicly backed the players’ actions. FIFA is reviewing whether the display breached rules against political messages at matches.

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