French football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’
Philippe Diallo: former goalkeeper has ‘fallen into disgrace’ Remarks came in run-up to France v Paruguay match The French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, has condemned José Luis Chila
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