Former Spain PM Mariano Rajoy Criticized for Xenophobic Remark on French World Cup Team
Mariano Rajoy faces backlash after claiming the French national football team has 'no French players' ahead of the 2026 World Cup semifinal against Spain.
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Mariano Rajoy faces backlash after claiming the French national football team has 'no French players' ahead of the 2026 World Cup semifinal against Spain.
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