Milei responds to 23 million sign petition against Argentina
Over 23.3 million verified signatures on the 'Argentina Out' petition demand FIFA ban Argentina from future World Cups after the 2026 final brawl.
President Javier Milei responded with defiant social media posts rather than distancing himself from the controversy.
FIFA is investigating the post-match brawl involving Argentine players Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina, who clashed with Spain's players.
Spain won the 2026 World Cup final 1-0, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time after Argentina failed to register a shot on target in regular time.
The petition fell just short of the Guinness World Record for most-signed online petition, which stands at 24.3 million signatures.
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