Jeannie Longo

French puppet TV show ignites diplomatic protest over portrayal of Spanish athletes

Arts, Culture & Media

A French TV show that stars latex puppets has ignited a controversy between Spain and France with its unflattering depiction of Spanish athletes, accusing them of using performance enhancing drugs in their recent string of athletic victories.

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