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France divided after racist remarks about the national football team

Valérie Pécresse defends the French national team against remarks by Mariano Rajoy.

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The former Spanish Prime Minister had criticized the team's diversity during a debate.

These statements reignite the debate on racism and the 'great replacement' theory in France.

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L’affaire illustre les tensions persistantes autour des questions raciales et identitaires en France, avec des répercussions politiques et médiatiques.

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