Event Brief
Rajoy faces criticism over 'xenophobic' remark on France team
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
Summary: Ex–Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy drew criticism in Spain and France after saying France’s team had no French players.
WHO: Mariano Rajoy
WHAT: Rajoy made a remark about the French national football team having no French players, drawing criticism.
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM ET
WHERE: Spain and France
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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