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Why Gorkhas back Argentina despite Falklands

In 1982, Gurkha soldiers marched into the Falklands War against Argentina. Decades later, their descendants and communities across Darjeeling, Kalimpong and the Northeast cheer for Argentina’s football team. How did soldiers who once stood on opposite sides of a battlefield end up sharing a love for Maradona, Messi and the blue-and-white jersey?

In this episode of Culture Project, Manish Adhikary explores the myths, memories and unexpected football connection that links the Gurkhas, the Falklands War and Argentina’s enduring place in India’s hills.

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