FIFA World Cup 2026 - USA/Canada/Mexico (Part 4)

Hmm

I would make the case the main claims are from Spain and the UK.

Argentina’s only claim seems because someone sought permission to fish there. As lands go there are far better examples of using British colonialism arguments and I would be totally on with that.

Falklands however seemed to some islands that various countries have found useful throughout history. This is not Chagos for example.

More importantly, the residents consider themselves British.

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hall of fame game missed the point GIF

In fairness though, France probably rolled over and surrendered them without a fight

I was comparing the squabble over the Falklands/Malvinas to the global issue of climate change. In that context, the dispute is irrelevant.
This issue is just an excuse for governments both countries to whip up nationalist fervour. The islands are nearer Argentina, but the population prefers to remain linked to the UK. It’s not something that should cause sabre rattling, or, god forbid, violence.
I don’t see why the UK would want to hold on to them in order to destabilise Argentina. That would surely be low on their list of priorities. The nationalism and possible mineral and fishing rights are more likely motivations.

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The people on the island have the right to self determination. It’s in the high nineties % to be a British territory.

Then historically, British settlers were on the island before Argentina got itself together and formed a unified country.

Now that there’s oil it’s obviously even more desirable, as at some point that will probably be drilled.

https://x.com/cotm_2/status/2078169123264073992?s=61&t=VxX1vHU3NOwwNhlbyICG-g

:joy:

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Can someone tell me why a 19-year old Messi was bathing a baby??

It’s so fucking weird.

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Imagine being surprised when footballers display weird behaviour :rofl:

Let’s just hope Yamal doesn’t return the favour, at least not publically

The photo was taken in December 2007 as part of a charity calendar organized by UNICEF and the FC Barcelona Foundation.

The photographer of the now-iconic image, Joan Monfort, explained that the photoshoot was part of a fundraising campaign in which local families participated in a raffle. Lamine Yamal’s parents were drawn as winners, and by pure chance, their young son was paired with a young Lionel Messi, who was just beginning his rise to superstardom at FC Barcelona.

In short :

Baby Yamal was chosen by lottery for a charity project/calendar shoot.

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Thanks for the background info. Still weird in my opinion. UNICEF could be supported and there could be endless scenarios for pictures with the players, etc. but Messi - not the trusted baby sitter, not a close family member or friend - bathing someone else’s baby?

Weird.

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https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/2078501047815881054

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As long as their opinions are the same as Trump and his allies.

I was only having a laugh aka the GIF pffft

Sorry but the majority of their team are snide!

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:rofl:

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What in the actual fuck is the White House FIFA Task Force?