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FIFA has decided not to sanction Argentina’s players

for celebrating their 2-1 World Cup victory against England with a flag referencing the Falkland Islands.

According to the UK Metro, the players are unlikely to face a punishment ahead of Sunday’s final against Spain.

Abiceleste trailed in the semi-finals until the 85th minute, when Enzo Fernandez equalised Anthony Gordon’s opener.

Lautaro Martinez then headed in Lionel Messi’s cross in the 92nd minute, giving them a chance to defend their crown.

Following the game, the Argentina squad and staff celebrated loudly on the field, with some players posing with a banner reading ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’, which translates to ‘The Falklands are Argentine’.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez, Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, and former Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso were among those seen waving the flag.

Article 34.3 of the World Cup rules prohibits players from displaying political statements or slogans before, during, or after a match.

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