Paraguayan Senator Demands Apology After Racist Attack on Kylian Mbappé and Threatens Legal Action, Says Racism Was Common in Her Generation
Paris prosecutors opened a probe after the French Football Federation complained about Amarilla’s online remarks, while she demanded an apology and threatened legal action.
- Paris prosecutors launched an investigation into Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla on Tuesday after the French Football Federation filed a complaint regarding aggravated public insult and incitement to hatred or violence.
- After France defeated Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup, Amarilla posted racist insults about Mbappé on social media, later claiming in a press conference that using such slurs was 'common' for her generation.
- Mbappé responded on social media, calling the senator 'unworthy' of her position and stating she does not represent Paraguay. Amarilla then demanded an apology and threatened legal action against the Real Madrid player for alleged 'gender-based violence.'
- Paraguay's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the legislator's comments, stating they 'correspond exclusively to her' and do not represent the government or Paraguayan people's values.
- As France prepares for the quarterfinal match, diplomatic tensions persist despite Amarilla issuing an open letter retracting her racial slurs while maintaining criticism of the French forward.
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Paraguayan Senator Faces Probe For 'Racist' Remark Saying Kylian Mbappé Was 'Desperately Trying' To Be French
Prosecutors in France have opened an investigation into a racist attack directed at Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after comments she made following Paraguay's World Cup defeat against France. The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed it had launched the inquiry after the French Football Federation (FFF) filed a complaint with the national unit responsible for tackling online hate. Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay's Liberal …
Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday, July 7, condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup.Mbappé called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, a “despicable woman” who was “unworthy” of serving in Paraguay's Congress.“Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the histori…
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Paraguay senator posts unhinged racist rant against French Football player Mbappé. Then she demands an apology from him
The World Cup has not been without its ups and downs, but so far the rivalry between countries has been kept on the pitch. However, a particularly savage match between France and Paraguay saw an angry Paraguayan senator launch a vicious, hate-filled rant against French team captain, Kylian Mbappé. Celeste Amarilla typed out a despicable rant on X against Mbappé following France’s 1-0 win against Paraguay on Saturday, calling the French player a …
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