Mbappé slams ‘brazen racism’ from Paraguay senator following World Cup match
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July 6, 2026
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French striker Kylian Mbappé has issued a blistering response to reported racist comments attributed to a Paraguayan senator in online reports.
“Madame Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position. You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition,” Mbappé shared on X on Monday.
The comments followed online reports of racist statements about Mbappé shared by an X account attributed to Amarilla (@CelesteSenadora).
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