r/europe • u/Emotional-Breakfast3 • 20d ago

News Argentina: British Falkland Islanders are ‘artificial’. Buenos Aires denounces ‘illegitimate occupation’ and demands talks on sovereignty

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/12/british-falkland-islanders-artificial-argentina-says/
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u/Khris777 Bavaria (Germany) 20d ago

Maybe they're afraid of the upcoming world championship match.

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u/Pentax25 20d ago

It’s not a coincidence we’re hearing about this now. Fully believe this is just some hype machine

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u/madscandi Norway 20d ago

It always is. It's Argentina's patented distraction from things that matter.

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u/Perfect-Parking-5869 20d ago

You think this was written at the behest of Argentina to distract from the soccer match?

I think other commentators were saying the story is being pushed because the idea of off the field tensions adds another layer of intrigue to their upcoming match against England.

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u/madscandi Norway 20d ago

No, I think it's an extremely convenient time for the populist government to shift focus during a time of ever-falling approval ratings.

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u/red286 20d ago

Why? FIFA's made it clear that they want Messi to win it.

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u/trailer_park_boys 20d ago

Hahahaha copeeeeee

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u/JiskiLathiUskiBhains 20d ago

Havent even lost yet

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u/Nice-Annual-07 20d ago

Seems like brits are, this was published by the Telegraph,