WorldFormer Spanish PM accused of racism over remarks about French football team
Former Spanish conservative prime minister Mariano Rajoy is facing mounting accusations of racism over comments about the French national team. In a World Cup newspaper column, Rajoy wrote that the team “does not have any French players”. Political leaders in both Spain and France rebuked him after the remarks. Rajoy, who served as prime minister from 2011 to 2018, had been discussing Spain’s upcoming semi-final against France.
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Former Spanish PM accused of racism over remarks about French football team
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