Rajoy's "xenophobic statements" about contested French selection
In question is a column of opinion written by the former President of the Spanish Government among which ranks the French team present in World Cup2026, which
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In question is a column of opinion written by the former President of the Spanish Government (PP, right) among which ranks the French team present at World Cup2026, which will face the Spanish in the semi-finals on Tuesday, as “a very high-level collective, yes, without French”. The French Embassy in Madrid recalled that "all French players are French" and that "of the 26 players, 23 were born in France" and those who were not born "are equally French". Opening business," said Spanish social network leader X today, in a publication in response to Rajoy's statements.
Furthermore, Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla was accused of racism after calling the French player Kylian Mbappé "colonized Cameroonese" after the defeat of Paraguay by 1-0 against France. For Pedro Sánchez, Spain "is of those who love and work her" and not "of those who shame her with xenophobic statements". It does not reflect at all what France is," said the minister.
In addition, The Spanish and French governments rated this Sunday as racist and xenophobic the statements of the former head of the Spanish government Mariano Rajoy on the French football team, which said it was a good team, but “without French”. Paraguayan senator's lawyer says Mbappé can be extradited The controversy between the Paraguayan senator and the player Kylian Mbappé is gaining new contours, after Celeste Amarilla's lawyer has stated that if the French is prosecuted, it may be extradited to Paraguay for trial.
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In question is a column of opinion written by the former President of the Spanish Government (PP, right) among which ranks the French team present at World Cup2026, which will face the Spanish in the semi-finals on Tuesday, as “a very high-level collective, yes, without French”.
reliability low1/4 sourcesThe French Embassy in Madrid recalled that "all French players are French" and that "of the 26 players, 23 were born in France" and those who were not born "are equally French".
reliability low1/4 sourcesOpening business," said Spanish social network leader X today, in a publication in response to Rajoy's statements.
reliability low1/4 sourcesParaguayan senator Celeste Amarilla was accused of racism after calling the French player Kylian Mbappé "colonized Cameroonese" after the defeat of Paraguay by 1-0 against France.
reliability low1/4 sourcesFor Pedro Sánchez, Spain "is of those who love and work her" and not "of those who shame her with xenophobic statements".
reliability low1/4 sourcesIt does not reflect at all what France is," said the minister.
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The Spanish and French governments rated this Sunday as racist and xenophobic the statements of the former head of the Spanish government Mariano Rajoy on the French football team, which said it was a good team, but “without French”.
according to Jornal EconómicoRajoy criticized for "racist and xenophobic statements" against the French national team.
according to RTP NotíciasParaguayan senator's lawyer says Mbappé can be extradited The controversy between the Paraguayan senator and the player Kylian Mbappé is gaining new contours, after Celeste Amarilla's lawyer has stated that if the French is prosecuted, it may be extradited to Paraguay for trial.
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