00:00An Argentine war veterans federation has officially called on football supporters to focus strictly on the sport
00:06ahead of the upcoming World Cup semi-final against England.
00:10The organization urged fans not to use the high-profile match as a political platform
00:15to push sovereignty claims over disputed South Atlantic Islands.
00:19The April 2nd War Veterans Federation emphasized that the match is
00:24not an armed rematch nor historical compensation, reminding the public to avoid promoting hatred or xenophobia.
00:32The message aims to honor the memory of the 649 Argentine soldiers and 255 British combatants
00:40who died during the brief 1982 conflict over the islands known as the Malvinas in Argentina and the Falklands in
00:48Britain.
00:48The Federation stated that sovereignty must be defended through international diplomacy
00:53historical truth, and the peaceful avenues enshrined in the national constitution, rather than on a sporting pitch.
01:01While Britain maintains military presence and claims sovereignty,
01:05Argentina continues to pursue its claim through international diplomatic channels, including the United Nations.
01:12Throughout the World Cup tournament, Argentina fans and players have frequently sung a chant referencing the islands,
01:18alongside Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
01:21Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has actively sought to cool down rivalry talk, stating clearly that there will be
01:29absolutely nothing more than football at stake when the teams meet in Atlanta on Wednesday.
01:35England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford echoed these exact sentiments on Monday, telling reporters that the highly anticipated
01:42semifinal is
01:47The two countries share one of international football's most storied rivalries, highlighted by iconic historical meetings, such as the 1986
01:57quarter-final featuring Maradona's famous Hand of God goal.
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