SportsEx-Spanish PM’s racist remarks about French football team spark outrage

Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is facing criticism after saying that France’s national football squad had “no French players.” Current Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was among those condemning the remark. The comments have also drawn criticism across the border in France. The reaction has turned the statement into a cross-border controversy involving both Spain and France.

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