Senator Celeste Amarilla posted racist comments about the France captain after Paraguay's penalty shootout defeat
Paraguay condemns senator for racist abuse of Mbappe after World Cup loss
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Paraguay's government has condemned a senator for racially abusing French football star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay's World Cup elimination. The foreign ministry said the remarks by Senator Celeste Amarilla contradict the country's values of peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity.
Amarilla posted racist comments about Mbappe on X after France beat Paraguay 1-0 on penalties in the round of 32 on June 30, 2026. Mbappe responded by calling Amarilla 'a despicable woman' unworthy of her office, while defending Paraguay's national team. The incident sparked widespread criticism and overshadowed what had been a memorable World Cup campaign for Paraguay.
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France captain Kylian Mbappe has launched a scathing attack on a Paraguayan senator, branding her a "despicable woman" after she directed a racist tirade at him following France's World Cup victory over Paraguay .
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Amarilla, a member of Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, posted the comments on X after France defeated Paraguay in the Round of 16.
according to BusinessDay NGThe only thing that many of us claim from the Albirroja is not giving him an open-hand slap after the game ended.
according to Semana (CO) — PortadaThe players of the French national team represent France; it is our country that is being insulted." The Paraguayan government has also condemned the senator's comments, stating it "deplores and rejects the statements" made by Amarilla.
according to The IndependentMbappé described as "despicable and unworthy of his office" a Paraguayan senator for these racists.
according to El Comercio (PE) — ÚltimasMbappe swiftly responded with a strongly worded statement, not only defending himself but also the Paraguayan players.
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France captain Kylian Mbappe has launched a scathing attack on a Paraguayan senator, branding her a "despicable woman" after she directed a…
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