Inside how Argentina got their Falklands flag onto the pitch: Hotel bedsheet was smuggled in by fans and waved by Premier League stars - and it's STILL at their camp
An Argentina fan is believed to have revealed how he snuck the infamous flag claiming his country's right to the Falkland Islands into the stadium to give to the players.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 17, 2026, 4:44 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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