The War of the Malvinas, a war conflict that has pitted Argentina against Great Britain since the last military dictatorship in 1982, has left a profound mark on the Argentine people and has also been embodied among football fans, who always keep in mind the islands with flags and other kinds of freebies. After the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, the people of Rosario Central took the opportunity to claim their sovereignty with a strong message for the late regent.

“The English cry. The Malvinas are Argentine. Chau Isabel, old pu”, It was the flag that appeared on one of the stands of the Gigante de Arroyito during the match that Central and Estudiantes drew 1-1 on Thursday in Rosario. A conflict with a long tradition – this 2022 marked the 40th anniversary of the war – that not even the queen’s death could put on hold. Detail: the word “English” was written in red and black, Newell’s colors.

In Europe there was also ridicule …