Milei celebrates Argentina's win, criticizes VP's Malvinas stance

President Javier Milei described Argentina's 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England as an "immense joy" and an "indescribable emotion." He praised the team's comeback, stating they "ran over" England after conceding the first goal, and commended the "precise" substitutions made by coach Lionel Scaloni.

However, Milei used the moment to subtly criticize Vice President Victoria Villarruel, cautioning against "cheap, populist, and rancid nationalist slogans." He stressed the importance of separating football from the sensitive issue of the Malvinas Islands, differentiating between diplomatic efforts to engage England in talks and what he termed "cheap patriotism." Milei pointed to the UN's involvement as a success of his diplomatic strategy.

"We must separate things," Milei insisted, acknowledging the difficulty. He argued that the Malvinas Islands should be recovered through "wise diplomacy," not gestures that could be perceived internationally as "poor and very bad." He emphasized that the football match was a source of immense joy and that the team has given the nation a great deal, with results to match their efforts.

Looking ahead, Milei expressed optimism for the final against Spain, hoping for a repeat of the team's epic comebacks and aiming for a second consecutive championship. He confirmed he would watch the final wearing the same clothes he wore for the semifinal, seeking to replicate the winning energy.