Argentina’s Falkland Islands banner has been labelled ‘disappointing’ by a Commonwealth Games athlete.The World Cup finalists displayed the message as they celebrated their semi-final win over England last week.Argentina’s Falklands message has been branded ‘disappointing’ ahead of the Commonwealth GamesAFPPlayers held up a banner reading ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’, which translates to ‘The Falklands are Argentine’.The reference to the British Overseas Territory has reignited tensions from the 1982 Falklands War.Whilst FIFA have since launched a probe into the incident, Falkland Islands athlete Cecil Alexander has now addressed the incident.The 45-year-old is one of six members of their team at the Commonwealth Games, which began in Glasgow on Thursday.All six representatives will compete in bowls, with Alexander part of the men’s singles draw.He addressed the incident following his opening match, a straight sets defeat to Malaysia’s Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple.Speaking to the Guardian, Alexander admitted: “It’s disappointing when politics gets mixed with sport.“We are here to compete and represent our country. We keep politics out of it.”Having moved to the Falkland Islands from South Africa eight years ago, he added: “I am fairly new to the Falkland Islands but I am enjoying (living there).”The Commonwealth Games began on Thursday with the opening ceremony and will run until Sunday, August 2.Alexander is one of six bowlers representing the Falkland Islands at the Commonwealth GamesGettyLive coverage from Glasgow will be available on talkSPORT throughout the Games.Natalie Sawyer presents commentary from Friday evenings’ events from 7pm, live on talkSPORT.Argentina latestThe fallout to Argentina’s banner has continued following their post-match antics against the Three Lions.Several players risked potential bans by holding up the political message in front of their supporters inside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.A statement has since been released by a group of Argentine veterans from the 1982 conflict calling for calm.Meanwhile, the executive director of the White House’s World Cup task force defended the Argentina players’ right to display the message.FIFA have launched a probe into Argentina’s Falklands bannerGettyNow former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer issued a stern response to the banner, though, reiterating that the Islands are British territory.Starmer’s spokesperson said: “The World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are.“Our position is unchanged. Self-determination rests with the islanders and our commitment to the Falklands will never waver.“More broadly, potential action is a matter for FIFA, but it’s been a fantastic World Cup and we’ve said throughout that politics should stay out of football.”