World Cup Banner Revives Malvinas Cause in Argentina

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Argentina players showed a special banner at the World Cup. It talked about the Malvinas Islands after beating England.

Argentina calls these islands the Malvinas, Britain calls them Falklands. Both countries had a war over them in 1982.

The banner became very popular in Argentina. People put it on T-shirts, bags, and walls everywhere.

War veterans felt forgotten and pushed aside for many years. A 1986 World Cup goal also remembered the Malvinas.

The banner made many people worldwide learn about Malvinas. This made the islands' history much more visible.

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What did Argentina players show at the World Cup?

They showed a special banner.

What do Argentina and Britain call the islands?

Argentina calls them Malvinas, and Britain calls them Falklands.

How did people react to the banner in Argentina?

The banner became very popular and people put it on T-shirts, bags, and walls.

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