UK says Falkland Islands ‘definitely ours’ after Argentina banner.

It has been the subject of a sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina, with the two countries fighting a brief but bitter war over the territory in 1982.

A British military task force evicts Argentine forces on the Falklands to stake a territorial claim.

During the 74-day conflict, 255 British soldiers, three islanders and 649 Argentine soldiers died.

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “Our position has not changed, self-determination rests with the islands and our commitment to the Falklands will never waver.”

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said action against Argentine players who displayed the Argentina banner was “a matter for Fifa”, but the world football governing body should investigate.

In the year In 2013, the people of the Falkland Islands voted overwhelmingly to remain a UK overseas territory.

In the two-day referendum, out of 1,517 votes – with a turnout of over 90% – 1,513 were in favor and only three against.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said Argentina’s players, who celebrated with banners, “should be banned from the final”.

He highlighted the Spanish players. Alvaro Morata and Rodri have been banned for one match by UEFA.“Gibraltar is Spanish,” European football’s governing body chanted as their team celebrated their Euro 2024 victory.

Conservative leader Kimi Badenoch said: “The Falkland Islands are British. The Conservatives will always defend them.”

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he was disgusted by the behavior of some Argentine players and said: “The most important thing is to build up the Royal Navy quickly.”

England’s World Cup dreams were dashed when Argentina scored two late goals.

Anthony Gordon’s opener allowed England fans to dream of a first World Cup final since 1966, before Enzo Fernandez equalized and Lautaro Martinez won the game for the hosts in injury time.