SportsFormer Spain PM criticised for ‘xenophobic’ remark about French World Cup team

Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has been condemned over an opinion piece published on the Spanish website El Debate. Critics described a remark in the piece as “xenophobic”. The article appeared ahead of the World Cup semifinal involving Spain and France. The controversy centers on Rajoy’s characterization of the French team before the match.

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