Lorraine Kelly has criticized Argentine players for displaying a political banner following their World Cup victory over England, calling the act shameful and an insult to British forces.
The players unveiled a hand-painted sign reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" — "The Falklands are Argentine" — during celebrations after the match.
Kelly condemned the gesture on social media, describing it as an insult to Falkland Islanders and British armed forces who served in the 1982 conflict.
Political tensions between Argentina and Britain over the Falkland Islands remain unresolved, stemming from a brief but deadly war four decades ago.
Buenos Aires continues to assert sovereignty over the territory, located roughly 300 miles from mainland Argentina and nearly 8,000 miles from Britain.
The Argentine football federation could face disciplinary action from FIFA, which prohibits political messaging on the field during matches.
Before the game, Argentina's head coach stated he did not want the fixture to center on the territorial dispute.
However, the country's vice-president posted a victory message referencing the conflict and shared footage appearing to show Argentine soldiers.
Clashes erupted outside the stadium in Atlanta after the match, with local police detaining at least three individuals.
Authorities deployed additional officers around the venue and nearby bars as England's supporters reacted to a 2-1 defeat that ended their tournament hopes.
