French national team: Arsène Wenger reignites debate on immigration and football

Arsène Wenger stated in a podcast that immigration partly explains the strength of the French national team.

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This view is criticized, as most French players were born in France.

The debate on national identity and sports resurfaces ahead of international competitions.

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