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Rajoy repeats column after World Cup win over France and stands by controversial remark

The former president has published a new column in 'El Debate' after Spain’s win over France in the semi-finals, refusing to retract his remarks about the French side and hitting back at criticism from Pedro Sánchez and the French authorities.

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Yamal replies to Rajoy's Les Bleus column: 'Football should unite society'

Spain's former prime minister used a TV debate to question the origins of several France players at the 2026 World Cup. Asked about it before the semi-final, Lamine Yamal sidestepped the row and hailed football as a model of integration.

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‘Pressure? No’: Lamine Yamal enjoys birthday with a kickabout and a show before France test

‘What I want as a present is a win,’ says Spain’s young star as manager Luis de la Fuente hopes best is still to come at World Cup

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Rajoy's accusation that France's team play 'without the french' sparks racism row

The phrase “eso sí, sin franceses” in a column by Mariano Rajoy has sparked criticism from the Spanish government and French politicians, who call it racist. The former prime minister insists his words have been taken out of context.

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Racism row erupts before France vs Spain World Cup semi-final

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Ex-Spanish PM accused of racism after claiming France’s World Cup team ‘does not have any French players’

Former Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has been heavily criticised for his comments

The Independent UK

Newsletter: Settlement trade showdown looms

Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn writing on another stifling day in Brussels. The political agenda is also hot – today we preview a clash on Israeli settlement trade, a push for further sanctions on Russia, and an expected reshuffle in Ukraine’s government.

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Former Spanish PM accused of racism in remarks about French football team

Political leaders in both countries rebuke Mariano Rajoy after he writes team ‘does not have any French players’

The Guardian - UK

Spain's Sanchez slams 'xenophobic' remarks by ex-PM about French football team

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday condemned a remark made by his conservative predecessor Mariano Rajoy in which he said that France's national football team had "no French players". Sanchez called the comment "xenophobic" as several French politicians also slammed Rajoy's comment.

France 24

Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy: French World Cup team is playing 'without Frenchmen'

Rajoy's comment, an apparent reference to the fact that the French men's World Cup squad includes people who either have immigrant backgrounds or hail from former French colonies, sparked widespread condemnation.

Euronews

Pedro Sánchez: how a string of corruption allegations could make Spain’s Socialist party a threat to its own coalition

In recent months, corruption allegations have increasingly surrounded figures close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, from his wife and brother to former senior officials of his party and even former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.

The Conversation

Twin corruption trials cast a shadow over Spain’s main parties ahead of key elections

With former ministers and party heavyweights being dragged into court, the country is once again confronting the unresolved legacy of political graft and shady backroom deals

The Guardian - UK

‘Judges doing politics’: can Spanish PM survive corruption cases against family and allies?

Facing allegations he insists are politically motivated, Spain’s PM has cast doubt on independence of some members of judiciary

The Guardian - UK

Spain’s People’s party hit by alleged multimillion cash-for-favours scandal

Claims involve former finance minister Cristóbal Montoro and dealings with gas and other energy companies

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New corruption scandal, same old story? Why Spanish politics keeps failing to clean up its act

With the prime minister now mired in scandal, a culture shift is towards accountability is crucial, says María Ramírez, journalist and deputy managing editor of elDiario.es

The Guardian - UK

Spanish opposition’s Temptation Island spoof triggers diplomatic row

Spain’s PM ‘deeply embarrassed’ after rival politicians offend Dominican Republic with AI video

The Guardian - UK

Protests planned in Madrid against amnesty for Catalan secessionists

Conservatives call rally as acting PM refuses to rule out deal with independence leaders to form new government

The Guardian - UK

From ‘cranks’ to contenders: how Spain’s far-right Vox party is rising toward power

Once dismissed as anachronistic, the radical party hopes to ride a wave of patriotism in next month’s elections. In the town of Rascafría, its focus on local issues is proving effective

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Catalan regional coalition breaks down as hardline party quits

Decision by Junts to pull out leaves government in minority hands of Catalan Republican Left

The Guardian - UK

Is Catalonia still dreaming of independence from Spain?

Five years after the showdown with Madrid, the region remains split over secession – and even those who back it are divided on how to achieve it. Do the people still have the will to go it alone?

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