Spain's Former PM Under Fire for 'Xenophobic' Comment About France's Soccer Team
The Local Spain—Spain's former prime minister has drawn sharp condemnation after making a remark widely described as xenophobic about France's national soccer team. The comment appeared to target the team's multiethnic composition and drew immediate backlash from French and Spanish political figures. Critics called the statement inconsistent with European values and the spirit of sport. The controversy has reignited debates in Spain about racism in public discourse.