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france's soccer team in 1998

After France won the 1998 World Cup, French diversity was celebrated. But it was short-lived.

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A new French documentary looks back at the 20 years since a victory that made all of France proud. In it, defender Lilian Thuram wonders: ”The French team was composed of players of different colors and different religions; can we also accept this in our society, outside of sports?”

This 19th century sign, which was originally above a grocery shop in Paris, has been defaced several times in recent years. The Paris City Council has voted to take it down.

Why some say Paris shouldn’t take down this racist sign

Conflict