Argentina VP Calls England 'Usurping Pirates' Before World Cup Semi-Final
The vice president’s post revived sovereignty tensions as Argentina and Britain traded remarks before the match, with 2013 islanders voting to stay a UK territory.
- On Wednesday, Argentina Vice President Victoria Villarruel attacked England ahead of their World Cup semi-final, calling opponents 'usurping pirates' and declaring the match was about 'putting the brakes on the invaders'.
- Tensions stem from the 1982 Falklands War, in which 900 people died, as Argentina maintains claims over the British territory located approximately 8,000 miles from Britain and 300 miles off the Argentine mainland.
- Downing Street reiterated the 'UK's position is clear' regarding sovereignty, while Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that islanders' right to self-determination is paramount and not open for discussion.
- Foreign minister Pablo Quirno escalated the dispute, claiming the island's population was 'artificially implanted by the occupying power' and arguing that unilateral British referendums lack 'legal effect'.
- Despite the political rhetoric, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni urged caution, stating 'it's a football match' that should remain separate from historical conflict, a sentiment echoed by England captain Harry Kane.
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The attack on the social media of the deputy of Milei: "It is not a match like the others." And recalls the clash for the Falkland Islands
LONDON. The rivalry has been whipped up from the highest political levels. Argentina's vice president describes tonight's semi-final against England as a match against "invading pirates." Now security around the meeting is being increased.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina VP calls England Usurping Pirates ahead of SF clash - The Tribune
Argentina will take on England in a blockbuster last-four clash in Atlanta on Wednesday (local time), with the winners advancing to face Spain in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.
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Argentina will take on England in a blockbuster last-four clash in Atlanta on Wednesday (local time), with the winners advancing to face Spain in the World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.
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