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French national team
Coverage of French national team in the Nexus archive.
- Former Spanish PM accused of racism in remarks about French football team
Former Spanish conservative prime minister Mariano Rajoy is accused of racism after stating the French national team 'does not have any French players.' Political leaders in both Spain and France have rebuked him for the remarks.
- Africa: Senegal-France Clash - 'Whoever Wins, Africa Beats Africa' - Senegal Speaker
Senegal's parliament speaker Ousmane Sonko stated that Africa would 'emerge the winner' in Tuesday's World Cup match between Senegal and France, citing the large number of players of African origin in the French national team. The comment suggests that regardless of the match's outcome, Africa's representation in the teams ensures its victory.