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Rajoy condemns France World Cup squad as “without Frenchmen”
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
Summary: Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy’s remark about the French World Cup squad drew widespread condemnation.
WHO: Mariano Rajoy
WHAT: Rajoy made a comment about the French men’s World Cup squad, sparking condemnation.
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
WHERE: Spain
WHY: The comment was triggered by the composition of the French World Cup squad, which includes players with immigrant backgrounds or from former French colonies.
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