Spanish Ex-PM Rajoy Criticized for 'No French Players' Remark

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Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy sparked outrage with comments suggesting the French national football team lacks "French players." Spanish and French politicians condemned the remarks as xenophobic and racist, with France's embassy in Madrid clarifying all players are French.

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