Former England footballer Gary Lineker is drawing criticism after comments he makes on a Netflix podcast episode aired on “Rest is Football.” Multiple outlets report that Lineker addresses a long-running dispute over the Falkland Islands by referring to the territory using both names associated with the dispute: “Falkland Islands” (used by the UK) and “Malvinas” (the name used by Argentina). The controversy has prompted backlash from some viewers and commentators, including people who have described the remarks as unsettling or inaccurate and who urge others to “learn history.” One outlet also reports that Lineker effectively doubles down on his wording, saying the approach is “factually correct.” Separate coverage notes the context in which the remarks were made: Lineker discusses a potential semi-final matchup between England and Argentina, bringing the political and historical debate into the sports conversation. The reports agree that the dispute centers on naming, reflecting wider disagreements about sovereignty over the islands.