When Argentina and England met in a World Cup semifinal match earlier this month, the potential for a political firestorm was clear. The 10-week war over the Falkland Islands in 1982 comes up every time the two nations play. And after a stunning comeback victory, the Argentine players wasted no time in unfurling a banner that read “Los Malvinas son Argentinas.” (Indirect translation: "The Falklands are ours.”) Their fans back home took notice and turned the controversial political statement into a cultural juggernaut. Read more from @AssociatedPress:
You think it was all about Trump this year? Just wait.
#Europe nations have agreed to #boycott the #WorldCup over FIFA’s plans to sell stakes in the tournament to #PrivateInvestors.
The decision to boycott any competition run by #FIFA was taken at a virtual meeting of the 55 national associations which are members of #UEFA, the European #football confederation, on Thursday, according to sources with knowledge of the meeting.
#soccer
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