France reacted strongly to the former Spanish prime minister's statement regarding the ethnic composition of the national team
Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, commented on the controversial statement made by former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy ahead of the 2026 World Cup semifinal. The Spanish politician sparked a wave of outrage and accusations of racism by noting that the French national team does not consist of French players.
In response to the controversial statement, the head of the French federation dispelled all doubts regarding the origins of the national team’s players. He emphasized: “Mariano Rajoy’s words about the French national team constitute unacceptable racism. This statement makes one reflect on the repugnant atmosphere that breeds such filth. Our players do not need to prove their citizenship to the former Prime Minister of Spain. The French national team is the French national team.”
The 2026 World Cup semifinal match between Spain and France will take place today, July 14, at 10:00 p.m. Kyiv time. Diallo announced this on the social media platform X.
This was reported by sport24.
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