Former Spanish leader is criticized for comments about France's World Cup team

Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy wrote that France’s World Cup team “does not have any French players,” a remark widely condemned as racist.
French and Spanish leaders publicly rebuked the comment; Rajoy’s party says it was sarcastic and without malice.
The controversy adds tension before Tuesday’s France vs. Spain semifinal in Dallas and follows other racist incidents aimed at France’s squad this tournament.