‘The act was disrespectful’, Falklands War veteran on Argentina’s banner celebration | Politics Live
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Falklands War veteran Simon Weston, who was severely injured in the 1982 war, has criticised the Argentinian football team for celebrating their World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands. Speaking on BBC Two’s Politics Live, Weston said people "have been angered and saddened" by the banner celebration. For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #UKPolitics #PoliticsLive #BBCNews
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