Argentina's Vice President Calls England 'Pirates' Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final
Summary
Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel called English citizens 'pirate robbers' ahead of the World Cup semi-final against England, citing the Falkland Islands dispute. Argentina's football officials urge separating sport from politics while security measures ban related flags at the stadium.
Key Points
- Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel called English citizens 'pirate robbers' ahead of the World Cup semi-final against England.
- She emphasized the match's significance linked to the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute and iconic football figures Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
- Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni and players urged to keep the game separate from political issues, calling it 'just a football game.'
- Argentina's Security Minister banned flags or banners related to the Falkland Islands dispute from the semi-final stadium to avoid tensions.
