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Leandro Paredes' sister claims Argentina has the Malvinas, not a fourth World Cup star
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Leandro Paredes' sister claims Argentina has the Malvinas, not a fourth World Cup star

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bárbara Paredes, sister of Argentine footballer Leandro Paredes, made a controversial statement upon arriving in Argentina.
  • She stated that Argentina does not have a fourth World Cup star but possesses the Malvinas (Falkland Islands) for themselves.
  • This comment references the 1982 Falklands War and Argentina's World Cup semifinal win against England.

Bárbara Paredes, the sister of Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes, has ignited controversy with a provocative statement made upon her arrival in Argentina following the World Cup final. While acknowledging Argentina's runner-up status, she declared, "We don't have the fourth star, but we have the Malvinas for ourselves."

Her remarks directly allude to the Falklands War, known as the Malvinas War in Argentina, which occurred in 1982. The statement appears to frame Argentina's victory over England in the World Cup semifinal as a symbolic reclamation, linking the football triumph to the disputed sovereignty of the islands.

Paredes further emphasized the significance of the win against England, noting that "beating England was a lot." She conveyed that the team and its entourage are "all happy," despite not securing the coveted fourth World Cup title. The comments have sparked debate, highlighting the sensitive and enduring nationalistic sentiments surrounding the Malvinas.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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