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