French prosecutors investigating racist insults against Mbappé by Paraguay senator
French football officials sought criminal action after racist social media posts about Kylian Mbappé drew condemnation from Paraguay’s government and President Emmanuel Macron.
- On Monday, France striker Kylian Mbappe called Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla a "despicable woman" after she launched racist attacks following Paraguay's World Cup elimination.
- Amarilla had previously posted a racist tirade on X, describing the Real Madrid forward as a "colonised Cameroonian" and a "brute," while criticizing Mbappe for allegedly refusing to shake hands with Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
- On Saturday, France secured a 1-0 victory in Philadelphia to reach the quarter-finals, with Mbappe scoring a 70th-minute penalty in a match he called a "different type of test."
- The French Football Federation announced plans to file criminal charges, describing the senator's comments as "utterly abhorrent and unacceptable," while Paraguay Vice President Pedro Alliana and congresswoman Johanna Ortega condemned the remarks.
- France will face Morocco in the quarter-finals on July 9, with Mbappe currently tied for the lead in the World Cup goalscoring race with seven goals alongside Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland.
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France opens investigation into Paraguayan senator’s racist comments on Mbappé
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Kylian Mbappé Hits Back at Senator’s Racist Remarks
Photo Credit: Jordan Bank - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Kylian Mbappé did not let Sen. Celeste Amarilla’s racist remarks against him slide following Paraguay’s loss to France. He took to social media to call her out, saying she was undeserving of her position and condemning her harsh comments. While sharing positive words about the Paraguay team, he also criticized her for spreading hatred and portraying the country in a negative light. Kylian Mb…
A victim of racist remarks by a Paraguayan senator, Kylian Mbappé enjoys the support of many institutions and reactions from teammates, public personalities, etc. It is now the turn of Real Madrid's club to support its player through a statement.
Mbappé calls Paraguayan senator 'despicable woman' after her racist posts, she threatens legal action
French captain Kylian Mbappé, 27, has responded to a Paraguayan senator’s racist remarks made following Paraguay’s World Cup round-of-16 loss to France. Mbappé described Celeste Amarilla as a “despicable woman” who was unworthy of representing her country. Amarilla made several insulting remarks on social media about Mbappé’s background, education, and appearance after he scored the...
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