Argentina Vice President Calls England 'Pirate Invaders' Ahead of World Cup Semi

First reported by Ynet · 17 hours ago

What happened

Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel called England "pirate invaders" ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final, linking the match to the historic Falklands War and Argentina's ongoing sovereignty claims over the islands. The game carries deep political and emotional significance beyond football.

• 01Argentina's Vice President calls England 'pirate invaders' before World Cup semi-final.
• 02The match is framed as more than football, tied to the 1982 Falklands War.
• 03The Falklands War caused heavy casualties and political change in Argentina.
• 04Argentina continues to claim sovereignty over the Falkland Islands despite British control.
• 05Villarruel links the match to national pride and Messi's final World Cup.
• 06She urges Argentina to persist in claiming the islands 'until our last breath.'

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N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago

Argentina Vice President Calls England 'Pirate Invaders' Ahead of World Cup Semi

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew7 hours ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew17 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew17 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew17 hours ago

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