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UK PM Starmer calls for FIFA probe over Argentina players' Falklands banner

Keir Starmer has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina players for displaying a banner referencing the Falkland Islands during celebrations. The banner, which echoed Argentine claims to the islands, sparked political backlash in the UK. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over the disputed territory and FIFA's rules on political statements in football.

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