Lisandro Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister have hired bodyguards to guard their homes in England following the controversy over Argentine players displaying a banner about the Falkland Islands.
On 30 Jul 2026 GMT+7, The Sun, an English media outlet, reported that Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool's midfielder, and Lisandro Martinez, Manchester United's defender, have hired a security company to watch over their residences in England.
Reports indicate that the two Argentine national team stars decided to increase the security of their homes due to concerns about possible disturbances or property damage, following intense backlash including calls from some parliament members to expel the Argentine players from the competition.
The controversy stemmed from heavy criticism after the players displayed a banner made from bedsheets bearing the message "Las Malvinas son argentinas" or "The Falkland Islands belong to Argentina" after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the semi-final.