\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett linked the widespread support Spain received in the World Cup final to what she described as Argentina\u2019s \u201chistory of racism\u201d during a congressional hearing on Tuesday, sparking controversy.<\/p>\n
Crockett, a Texas Democrat, argued that much of the world\u2019s backing for Spain over Argentina stemmed from perceptions of the South American country\u2019s racial history.<\/p>\n
The remarks came during a congressional hearing featuring historian David Blight and Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian\u2019s National Museum of American History.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Referring to the World Cup final, Crockett asked Blight: \u201cThe last two teams were Argentina and Spain. It seemed like the overwhelming majority of the world was rooting for \u2026 Argentina? Or, actually, against Argentina. Why do you think that was? Care to venture an explanation?\u201d<\/p>\n
Blight replied that Spain \u201cwas the better team, maybe that\u2019s why people supported them.\u201d Crockett dismissed the explanation and said that there is also \u201c a history of racism when it comes to Argentina.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The remark became yet another piece of online viral content targeting Argentina in the context of the World Cup final, in which Lionel Messi\u2019s team lost by 1-0.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Last Monday, Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson shared an Instagram post urging Black people not to support Argentina in the World Cup.<\/p>\n
\u201cArgentina has historically been one of, if not the most, racist countries in the world. If you are a Black person cheering for Argentina, this is what you look like to me,\u201d the post read. It was accompanied by an image of Jackson\u2019s character from Django Unchained wearing an Argentina national team jersey.<\/p>\n
The post prompted a wave of responses from Black Argentines, anti-racism activists, and expats living in Argentina, who pushed back against the claim, arguing that the country was cast as the tournament\u2019s \u201cvillain\u201d in an increasingly polarized debate.<\/p>\n
Zo\u00e9 Gerbaudo, a Black Argentine from C\u00f3rdoba province who now lives in New York, lamented Samuel L. Jackson\u2019s post in a video, saying that there is an ongoing \u201chate campaign\u201d against Argentina. She has also posted videos challenging the claim that Argentina \u201cgot rid\u201d of its Black population.<\/p>\n
Afro-Argentine singer and producer Emanuel Ntaka, a former member of popular local boy band Mambr\u00fa, addressed the notion that denouncing racism in Argentina claiming that there are no Black people in the country follows \u201cthe same logic\u201d behind the racist drive to make the Black community \u201cinvisible.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m an Afro-Argentine, and I exist. My family exists. My community exists. Our history exists. And one of the forms of racism in Argentina was precisely making us invisible,\u201d he said in an Instagram reel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you really want to fight racism, let\u2019s start by acknowledging that existence.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rosal\u00eda and Patti Smith apologize for anti-Argentina content Spanish singer Rosal\u00eda apologized to Argentine fans after facing backlash for sharing an Instagram story posted by former adult film star and influencer Mia Khalifa following Spain\u2019s victory over Argentina in the 2026 Women\u2019s World Cup final.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The post, which included a snippet of Rosal\u00eda\u2019s song La Perla, was interpreted by many Argentine fans as an endorsement of Khalifa\u2019s celebration of Argentina\u2019s defeat.<\/p>\n
The controversy erupted just days before Rosal\u00eda\u2019s scheduled concerts at Buenos Aires\u2019 Movistar Arena as part of her Lux tour, prompting some fans to call for ticket refunds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In an Instagram story featuring the Argentine flag, the singer wrote: \u201cI shared it because La Perla was playing and I didn\u2019t even read what it said. My bad. Sorrrry.\u201d She later posted another message, adding: \u201cI have nothing but love for Argentina,\u201d alongside a heart emoji.<\/p>\n
Musician and poet Patti Smith also apologized after posting content that celebrated Spain\u2019s triumph over Argentina describing the new world champions as \u201cthe good ones.\u201d The singer received widespread backlash online and eliminated the post soon after, posting instead a picture praising Argentine captain Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny words I have written were not meant to offend the Argentine people, whom I deeply care for. I have always respected and admired the courage and passion of the people,\u201d she posted late on Instagram.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have ridden horses in the countryside, performed and exhibited work. I have received so much love and send my love in return, as well as deeply apologizing with all my heart,\u201d she added.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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