FIFA weighs sanctions after Argentina Falklands banner in World Cup semi-final
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FIFA says its disciplinary committee is reviewing match reports to decide on potential sanctions after Argentina celebrated their semi-final win over England with a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' (The Falklands are Argentine); Argentina has been fined for a similar act in the past, and UK officials have urged an investigation, though Argentina’s final spot remains unaffected.
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