Former Spanish PM slammed over 'intolerable whiffs of racism' towards France team
- A former Spanish prime minister is facing criticism for saying that France's World Cup team "does not have any French players," which French and Spanish leaders have called racist.
- Mariano Rajoy, a member of Spain's conservative Popular Party, made the comment in a column for Spanish outlet El Debate ahead of Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between the European neighbours.
- "They've won every match they've played at this World Cup and are currently top of the FIFA rankings.
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- A former Spanish prime minister is facing criticism for saying that France's World Cup team "does not have any French players," which French and Spanish leaders have called racist.
- Mariano Rajoy, a member of Spain's conservative Popular Party, made the comment in a column for Spanish outlet El Debate ahead of Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between the European neighbours.
- "They've won every match they've played at this World Cup and are currently top of the FIFA rankings.
Sources: ABC Australia