Marine Le Pen denies past statements about France's team in South Africa

An article revisits past statements by Marine Le Pen criticizing the composition of the French national team during a competition in South Africa in 2010.

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Statements attributed to the National Rally leader then used the term 'apartheid' to describe the situation.

This review of political records comes amid debates about identity and representation in sports.

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