Mbappé faces racist remarks from Paraguayan senator amid France’s World Cup quarterfinal build-up

July 10 – Paraguay’s Senate has formally condemned the racist remarks made by senator Celeste Amarilla about France captain Kylian Mbappé, following the country’s World Cup exit. In a meeting yesterday, the senators approved a declaration rejecting what it described as the “discriminatory and racist expressions” made by Amarilla after Paraguay’s last-16 defeat to France. The wording was softened during the session to avoid framing the issue as a matter of state policy, Read more … The post Paraguay’s Senate condemns Celeste Amarilla’s racist comments towards Mbappe appeared first on Inside World Football.

The senator blasted Kylian Mbappé after France defeated Paraguay in a World Cup knockout match, calling the star player a “brute.”

Senator Celeste Amarilla called Mbappe a “colonised Cameroonian” following the World Cup last-16 match between the two nations on Saturday.

New Delhi: After facing backlash for a series of racist posts about Kylian Mbappe, Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla launched another ugly attack on the French striker as he doubled down during a speech before the Senate, calling Mbappe a "son of a ..." while defending her comments. Celeste Amarilla, continues to publicly target Kylian Mbappé and calls him a "SON OF A B*TCH" today. pic.twitter.com/MPXKlxTowA— World Cup HQ (@WorldCup26HQ) July 8, 2026 "Yo no tengo que pedir disculpas a Mbappé por decir que chupaba cocos en vez de leche materna y solo conocía a chimpancés. Yo vengo de una sociedad donde se le pegaba a los gays y decir negro de mierda era lo más usual".Celeste Amarilla, una senadora ultraderechista paraguaya,… pic.twitter.com/srPwx3jSDb— Daniel Mayakovski (@DaniMayakovski) July 8, 2026 The feud escalated when Celeste, who is from Paraguay's Liberal Radical Party, made racist remarks, mocking Mbappe's origin following the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries. Responding to the same, Mbappe said, "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."Madame Celeste Amarilla, Vous êtes une femme méprisable et indigne de sa fonction. Vous ne représentez pas le Paraguay, ce pays qui a transpiré la passion et l’honneur tout au long de la compétition. Par votre inconscience et votre racisme décomplexé, le monde entier a déjà… pic.twitter.com/EnYmgQXvPL— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) July 6, 2026 Now the Paraguayan senator insulted the French striker in the Senate, reiterating her anger over Mbappe's refusal to shake hands with Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill after the match. "When Orlando Gill, a boy who was surely setting foot in a World Cup for the first time, in Europe for the first time, was playing before the world and extended his hand with all the humility of a Paraguayan, and this son of a --- refused to shake his hand and yelled in his face – that is not French. A Frenchman would never have done that, never," Amarilla stated. Celeste Amarilla (Paraguayan senator), on Kylian Mbappé:"This brute hasn't even learned to write. Instead of breastmilk, he grew up sucking on coconuts, and the most educated creatures he ever heard were chimpanzees.You should've given him the middle finger, Orlando Gill… pic.twitter.com/ZQc8xYzHlO— World Cup HQ (@WorldCup26HQ) July 6, 2026 Celeste had earlier issued a fiery open letter to Mbappe, demanding a public apology and threatening legal action over alleged "gender-based violence" after French football called the Paraguayan senator "despicable".She took strong exception to Mbappe's subsequent counter-response and demanded an immediate retraction and threatened to pursue legal action, alleging an attack on her "dignity as a woman and political representative".The racist, dehumanising remarks against @KMbappe by Paraguayan Sen. Celeste Amarilla are despicable, regrettably not isolated.States & sports organisations must prevent acts of racism & discrimination, and ensure independent and effective accountability. Social media must also… pic.twitter.com/pL5Oig6vfA— UN Human Rights (@UNHumanRights) July 7, 2026 However, despite the storm surrounding the racist comments made by Paraguayan senator, France head coach Deschamps has insisted that his star forward is in the right frame of mind. Speaking to the media, Deschamps stated, "Kylian is in a good place mentally. He's ready for tomorrow." The coach emphasised that the collective strength of the squad is helping players navigate the pressures of the tournament, especially as they prepare for a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final against the Atlas Lions.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla intensified her verbal attacks on Kylian Mbappe. She accused the French captain of disrespecting Paraguay's goalkeeper after their match. Amarilla refused to apologise for her earlier racist and dehumanising remarks. The controversy has drawn condemnation from French and international bodies. Mbappe remains focused on the World Cup despite the ongoing off-field dispute.

Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla drew heavy criticism after she called France striker Kylian Mbappé a 'son of a b****', further fueling the controversy.

France coach Didier Deschamps said that superstar Kylian Mbappé is doing well after a Paraguayan senator made racist remarks toward him following Les Bleus’ Round of 16 win over Paraguay.

The Paraguayan politician who was accused of 'brazen racism' by France captain Kylian Mbappe has launched another extraordinary attack on the footballer.

The Paraguayan politician who was accused of 'brazen racism' by France captain Kylian Mbappe has launched another extraordinary attack on the footballer.

July 8 – The Paraguayan senator at the centre of a racism storm with Kylian Mbappé has now demanded an apology from the France forward and threatened legal action against him for “gender-based violence”. The row erupted after Paraguay’s round-of-16 defeat to France, sealed by an Mbappé penalty. Senator Celeste Amarilla had launched a racial attack on the Real Madrid man, calling him “stupid” and telling Paraguay’s goalkeeper he “should have given him the middle finger.” Read more … The post Racist Paraguayan senator now accuses Mbappé of ‘gender-based violence’ appeared first on Inside World Football.

France striker Kylian Mbappe called Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla a “despicable woman” and unworthy of her government position after she unleashed a racial attack on him following Paraguay’s exit in the World Cup Round of 32. Mbappe scored the winning…

France captain Kylian Mbappe has received widespread support after Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla made comments that were condemned as racist. The UN Human Rights Office called the remarks “dehumanising”, while FIFA, the French government and Paraguay’s government also criticised them. Mbappe responded publicly, and French authorities have reportedly launched an investigation into the incident.

The fallout from the France v Paraguay clash did not end with the final whistle, as the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match turned into a political and diplomatic crisis following racist remarks targeting France captain Kylian Mbappe. This sparked a wave of official condemnation in both countries, alongside legal action by the French […] By Alaa Shamali

Paraguay Senator Celeste Amarilla has issued a stern warning to Kylian Mbappe after the forward labeled her a ‘despicable’ woman unworthy of her role. Following the match between France and Paraguay, Amarilla ignited controversy by posting racial slurs directed at Mbappe on social media. In retaliation, the Real Madrid player accused the senator of ‘recklessness’ […] World Cup: ‘We jailed Ronaldinho, don’t underestimate me’ – Paraguayan Senator warns Mbappe

France defeated Paraguay 2-1 in the round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a tightly contested affair that saw the Paraguayan’s use any tactics necessary to get under the skin of the French players, especially star forward Kylian Mbappé. After the match, Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla had a scathing and profoundly racist…

Senator Celeste Amarilla published a racist rant after Les Bleus beat Paraguay in a heated World Cup clash La entrada Racist remarks by Paraguayan senator spark clash with Kylian Mbappé se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

Senator Celeste Amarilla had originally launched a furious tirade against the footballer in the aftermath of France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Saturday.

A Paraguayan senator wants an apology from French star Kylian Mbappé for his response to her racist attack following Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup loss to France.

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — A Paraguayan lawmaker's "racist and dehumanising" remarks about France's football World Cup star Kylian Mbappe were "despicable", but regrettably not isolated, the United Nations said Tuesday. Celeste Amarilla, a member of the main opposition Liberal Party, called France's captain a "colonised Cameroonian who has really pretended to be French, embittered, nouveau riche, arrogant and ugly". Amongst other comments, she accused the striker of being "scared to death" during France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in Saturday's World Cup last-16 match in Philadelphia. "The racist and dehumanising remarks against French footballer Kylian Mbappe by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla are despicable and, regrettably, not isolated," UN human rights office spokesman Thameen Al-Kheetan said in a statement. "Reports of racist incidents during the FIFA World Cup 2026 reflect a wider phenomenon across football and sports more broadly. "Public officials have a heightened responsibility to stand against racism, discrimination and hate speech in their discourse." Kheetan said states and sports organisations must actively work to prevent acts of racism and any other form of discrimination. They should also ensure that there are independent and effective accountability mechanisms in place, he added. "Social media companies also have a responsibility to prevent and address racial discrimination and xenophobic abuse on their platforms," said Kheetan. Mbappe scored the only goal of Saturday's ill-tempered game with a penalty in the second half, taking the two-time World Cup winners through to a quarter-final this Thursday against Morocco. On Monday, Paraguay's foreign ministry condemned Amarilla's remarks, saying they ran "contrary to the values and principles that inspire peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity". Mbappe labelled Amarilla "not worthy of her position". And FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he "unequivocally condemns" the racist abuse directed at the Real Madrid forward.

Senator Celeste Amarilla had originally launched a furious tirade against the footballer in the aftermath of France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Saturday.

A Paraguayan lawmaker's "racist and dehumanising" remarks about France's football World Cup star Kylian Mbappe were "despicable", but regrettably not isolated, the United Nations said Tuesday. The post Paraguayan lawmaker’s ‘racist’ Mbappe remarks ‘despicable’ – UN appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kylian Mbappe was racially abused by Celeste Amarilla after Paraguay’s defeat to France (AMA/Getty) Paraguayan senator, Celeste Amarilla, has threatened to sue Kylian Mbappe for ‘gender-based violence’ after her racist attack on France’s World Cup striker. Mbappe scored the penalty in France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay last Saturday but in a bad-tempered match, Paraguay’s repeated fouls went unpunished while the two teams had to be separated after the full-time whistle. Following France’s victory, Amarilla launched an attack on Mbappe by responding to an image of the Real Madrid forward celebrating against her nation. The post was subsequently deleted by Amarilla following the backlash she received. ‘The brute didn’t even learn to write,’ Amarilla wrote on X. Don't miss a World Cup moment Wow (Picture: Getty) What a rollercoaster this has been. Make sense of the drama with Metro's free daily newsletter, featuring England updates, match previews and exclusive analysis. Sign up now. ‘Instead of mother’s milk, he sucked on coconuts, and the most educated thing he heard were chimpanzees. ‘You should’ve shown him the finger, Orlando Gill; I do it in the senate and nothing happens!!!’ Celeste Amarilla has demanded an apology from Kylian Mbappe after he called her ‘dispicable’ (AP Photo) Mbappe issued his response on Monday as he accused Amarilla, who represents Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, of ‘brazen racism’. ‘Madame Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position,’ Mbappe wrote on X. ‘You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition. ‘Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup, making way for an incompetent woman who gives the worst possible image of her country. ‘I will never allow people like her the freedom to spread their hatred and racism across the world.’ Celeste Amarilla has accused Kylian Mbappe of ‘gender-based violence’ (AFP via Getty) But in an open letter which has been posted on social media, Amarilla has demanded an apology from Mbappe for his comments and ‘aggression’ towards her. ‘My posts were written in the heat of the moment,’ she wrote. ‘My mixed-race blood, the beautiful blend of Indigenous and Spanish heritage that runs through my veins, was boiling. ‘Later, I regretted responding with the same insults that I myself have received, because I too have been looked down upon for being dark-skinned, Latin American and, as they call us, sudacas. ‘I realised I was repeating the very behaviour that I despise, so I deleted the post. I understand that it upset you, because it was humiliating. ‘Now I expect you to do the same: withdraw your remarks and apologise to me. I will not tolerate your aggression. You have no idea who I am and you have no right to say that I AM A DESPICABLE WOMAN, UNWORTHY OF THE OFFICE I HOLD. ‘This is gender-based violence, plain and simple. It is political violence against a woman who reached her position through the votes of her people. ‘Retract your remarks, honour your French citizenship and apologise to me. Otherwise, I may begin legal proceedings on the grounds of gender-based violence.’ Celeste Amarilla has threatened Kylian Mbappe with prison and referenced Ronaldinho’s stint in a Paraguayan jail in 2020 (AFP via Getty) Speaking to the media in Paraguay on Tuesday, Amarilla also threatened Mbappe with time in prison, citing Ronaldinho’s one-month stint behind bars in Paraguay in 2020 for holding a forged passport. ‘I didn’t talk about France, nor did I talk about Cameroon. My criticism is of Mbappe, of him,’ Amarilla said. ‘I hate injustice, I hate discrimination. I don’t hate the French, I don’t hate Africans, I don’t have the racist feelings I’m accused of. ‘I was wronged and had sufficient reason to file a complaint. ‘I would say to read my letter, if he can read, and I would tell him to be careful with Paraguayans. Ronaldinho has already been imprisoned here and he shouldn’t underestimate me, I can sue him for gender violence and political violence. He should apologise to me. ‘He said I shame my country, and he said the entire career of the Paraguayan national team was ruined by what I said.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source

A senator in Paraguay, Celeste Amarilla, is set to face criminal charges in a case levelled by the French Football Federation (FFF). In recent racist comments aimed at France’s Kylian Mbappé, she called him a: colonised Cameroonian, desperately trying to pass himself off as French Adding he is a: brute who had not learned to […] By Maddison Wheeldon

The racism row between France star Kylian Mbappe and Paraguayan senator Celese Amarilla with the latter now demanding an apology from the Real Madrid forward

France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back at a Paraguayan senator, ​describing her as a "despicable woman" on Monday after she launched a racist attack on him.

Mbappe said Celeste Amarilla’s remarks were “despicable” and “racist” after she called the France captain a “colonised Cameroonian”.

France captain Kylian Mbappé's strong response has led to worldwide condemnation and possible legal action against the Paraguayan politician.

A Paraguayan lawmaker has sparked outrage with racist insults directed at footballer Kylian Mbappe. The French FA says it will take legal action, and President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for the player.

France star Kylian Mbappe on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay's loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Mbappe 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 historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup," Mbappe wrote on X. Amarilla posted a series of racist comments on X after Mbappe converted the winning penalty in France's victory over Paraguay on Saturday, mocking the French captain's origins, upbringing, education and appearance. France advanced to the quarterfinals, where it will face Morocco on Thursday. Late Monday, Amarilla issued an open letter in French and Spanish to Mbappe on social media, in which she said her problem was with the player, not the country of France. She wro

Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator on Monday for making racist comments about him after France's World Cup last-16 victory over Paraguay, calling her "despicable" and "not worthy" of her position.

Kylian Mbappé has entered a war of words with Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla over a series of racist remarks she made following her country's World Cup defeat to France, branding her "despicable" and saying she was unworthy of public office.  The post Mbappé brands Paraguayan senator “despicable”, she responds with threat to sue appeared first on Inside World Football.

France and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has accused a Paraguayan senator of “brazen racism” over remarks she made after her country’s World Cup loss to France.

France and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has accused a Paraguayan senator of “brazen racism” over remarks she made after her country’s World Cup loss to France.

France and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has accused a Paraguayan senator of “brazen racism” over remarks she made after her country’s World Cup loss to France.

Celeste Amarilla, a Paraguayan senator, is facing global backlash over a derogatory comment about Kylian Mbappe of France.   The controversy started after Mbappe’s penalty knocked out Paraguay in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The match ended in a light brawl after pent-up emotions from the bad-tempered match spilt over. In the heat of the moment, Mbappe appeared to ignore an offer of a handshake of sportsmanship with Orlando Gill, the Paraguayan goalkeeper, after the final whistle.   Reacting to a video of an infuriated Gill recounting the incident, the Paraguayan senator described Mbappe as “a colonised Cameroonian who has really pretended to be French”. She also called the French captain “embittered, nouveau riche, arrogant and ugly”.   In a strongly worded response, Mbappe called Amarilla a “despicable woman who is not worthy of her position” as a senator.     He described her comments as “uninhibited racism”.   Emmanuel Macron, president of France, also condemned the Paraguayan senator’s “racist attacks” on Mbappe.   He added that the country stands with the captain of its men’s national team.     Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, also condemned Amarilla in an Instagram post.   “All of football and society stand in solidarity with the France captain — we need to fight racism and defeat it all together,” he wrote.   Mbappe was born in Paris, France, to a Cameroonian father and French-Algerian mother. Referring to French players with African ancestry as not being French enough has often been criticised as derogatory and racist.

France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has hit back at Celeste Amarilla after the Paraguayan senator targeted him with a racist attack on social media following the Les Bleus’ World Cup Round of 16 win against Paraguay. Mbappe, on Monday, called Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, a “despicable woman”. According to the Real Madrid forward, […] World Cup 2026: ‘Despicable woman’ – France’s Mbappe slams Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla

France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday 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 historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,” Mbappé wrote on X. Amarilla posted a series of racist comments on X after Mbappé converted the winning penalty in France’s victory […]...Keep on reading: Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks

France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back at a Paraguayan senator, describing her as a "despicable ⁠woman" on Monday after she launched a racist attack on him following Paraguay's elimination from the World Cup

The racism chapter involving Senator Celeste Amarillo seems far from over, because after the Paraguayan government condemned her racist messages against Kylian Mbappé, she struck again and is now dem...

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla seeks an apology from French footballer Kylian Mbappé. She demands he retract his "despicable woman" comment made after her remarks. Amarilla claims Mbappé showed disrespect and poor sportsmanship during their World Cup match. She is considering legal action if Mbappé fails to apologize publicly. The senator asserts her position as an elected official representing her nation.

Paraguay Senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded an apology from France captain Kylian Mbappe and threatened legal action, responding at length to the footballer's criticism following a controversy over...

Paraguay Senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded an apology from France captain Kylian Mbappe and threatened legal action, responding at length to the footballer's criticism following a controversy over her earlier remarks.

Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup, said Kylian Mbappé

New York: France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday 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.Madame Celeste Amarilla, Vous êtes une femme méprisable et indigne de sa fonction. Vous ne représentez pas le Paraguay, ce pays qui a transpiré la passion et l’honneur tout au long de la compétition. Par votre inconscience et votre racisme décomplexé, le monde entier a déjà… pic.twitter.com/EnYmgQXvPL— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) July 6, 2026 “Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,” Mbappé wrote on X.Amarilla posted a series of racist comments on X after Mbappé converted the winning penalty in France's victory over Paraguay on Saturday, mocking the French captain's origins, upbringing, education and appearance. France advanced to the quarterfinals, where it will face Morocco on Thursday.Camerunés colonizado, fingiendo duro ser francés, resentido, rico nuevo, prepotente y feo. Estuvo nervioso y muerto de miedo todo el partido, como todo su equipo, no pudieron meter ni un gol, ganaron de ped…Lo único que muchos reclamamos a la Albirroja es no haberle dado una… pic.twitter.com/DDjq5E9kHJ— Celeste Senadora (@CelesteSenadora) July 5, 2026 The Paraguayan government released a statement Monday afternoon condemning Amarilla's remarks as “contrary to the values and principles that inspire peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity that our country promotes.” It added that the senator's comments do not represent either the Paraguayan government or the Paraguayan people. BREAKING: STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF PARAGUAY:The Government of the Republic of Paraguay deplores and rejects the statements made by Senator Celeste Amarilla, directed at the captain of the French national football team, Kylian Mbappé. These statements are contrary… pic.twitter.com/G4EA5ravxZ— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 6, 2026 The French Football Federation on Monday denounced Amarilla's comments as “utterly abhorrent” and “unacceptable,” adding that it would refer the matter to prosecutors.France's president, Emmanuel Macron, and sports minister Marina Ferrari voiced support for the national team's captain.“By targeting Kylian Mbappé, the senator is attacking everything our captain embodies and everything our country stands for: liberty, equality and fraternity,” Ferrari wrote on X.Je suis absolument scandalisée par les propos de la sénatrice paraguayenne Céleste Amarilla.La France condamne avec la plus grande fermeté les attaques racistes dont Kylian Mbappé a été la cible. Ces propos sont abjects, indignes et d’autant plus inacceptables qu’ils émanent…— Marina Ferrari (@Marina_Ferrari) July 6, 2026 “One more goal for Kylian Mbappé. This time against racism,” Macron wrote on X, adding the captain had his “full support.” France's assistant coach Guy Stéphan also condemned the remarks on Monday.Un but de plus pour Kylian Mbappé. Contre le racisme cette fois. Tout mon soutien. Quand les mots salissent, nos valeurs répondent : dignité, respect, fraternité. @KMbappe — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 6, 2026 “In three words, it's indignant, abject, scandalous,” he said.The Associated Press sent a request for comment to Amarilla on Monday through her social media accounts.️Guy Stéphan sur les propos les racistes de la sénatrice paraguayenne Celeste Amarilla : "En trois mots : indigne, abject, scandaleux. Je partage ce qui a été dit par la Fédération et par Kylian." pic.twitter.com/TC28bxYTdt— Lucas Colin (@Lucas_Cln) July 6, 2026 COMMUNIQUÉ DE LA FFF :Les propos racistes de la Sénatrice paraguayenne Celeste Amarilla visant Kylian Mbappé sont totalement abjects et inacceptables. Comment peut-on tenir un tel discours ? Ces propos sont délictueux et condamnables. Ils doivent être poursuivis ici comme… pic.twitter.com/AMVDvfrrYD— FFF (@FFF) July 6, 2026 Before Saturday's match, former Paraguay goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert referred to France as “a squad from Africa.” Philippe Diallo, president of the FFF, said Chilavert “was once a great goalkeeper” who had now “fallen into disgrace.”(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

“Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,” Mbappé wrote on X.

French president Emmanuel Macron backed national men's football side captain Kylian Mbappe for taking a stand against controversial comments by Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla.

Senator Celeste Amarilla faces backlash after labelling Kylian Mbappe a 'colonised Cameroonian who pretended to be French'.

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)—FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday he "unequivocally condemns" the racist abuse directed at France forward Kylian Mbappe by a Paraguayan politician. Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla had attacked Mbappe online after her country was eliminated from the World Cup in a bad-tempered 1-0 defeat by France. READ: French Football Federation mulls legal action after Paraguay senator’s racist remarks about Mbappe

France captain Kylian Mbappe was attacked online after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup in a bad-tempered 1-0 defeat.

Soccer Star Mbappe Rips Paraguayan Senator's Racist Posts

French captain Kylian Mbappé condemned racist social media posts by a Paraguayan senator. The senator's remarks targeted Mbappé's background and appearance after a World Cup match. Paraguay's government and the French Football Federation also denounced the senator's unacceptable comments. French officials, including President Macron, voiced strong support for Mbappé and condemned racism. This controversy follows similar remarks made by a former Paraguayan goalkeeper before the game.

France star Kylian Mbappe on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay's loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Mbappe 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 historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup," Mbappe wrote on X. Amarilla posted a series of racist comments on X after Mbappe converted the winning penalty in France's victory over Paraguay on Saturday, mocking the French captain's origins, upbringing, education and appearance. France advanced to the quarterfinals, where it will face Morocco on Thursday. The Paraguayan government released a statement Monday afternoon condemning Amarilla's remarks as "contrary to the values and principles that inspire peaceful coexistence and resp

France captain Kylian Mbappe has condemned racist comments from a Paraguayan senator.

Kylian Mbappe slammed a Paraguayan senator after she launched a racist attack on him following Paraguay's loss against Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.

Kylian Mbappe slammed a Paraguayan senator after she launched a racist attack on him following Paraguay's loss against Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.

Mbappé was responding to comments made by a Paraguayan senator on social media after the national team's loss to France.

Kylian Mbappe called out blatantly racist remarks by a Paraguayan politician, receiving support from French President Emmanuel Macron and prompting the South American government to go into damage control in the wake of the nation’s World Cup loss.

Kylian Mbappé has condemned a Paraguayan senator on Monday for making racist comments about him after France's World Cup last-16 victory over Paraguay, calling her "despicable" and "not worthy" of her position. The remarks sparked widespread condemnation from French officials, including President Emmanuel Macron.

Mbappe slams Paraguayan senators racist attack over World Cup defeat

France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup.

Senator Celeste Amarilla launched a ‘criminal and reprehensible’ attack towards Mbappe after France knocked Paraguay out of the World Cup

French star Kylian Mbappé blasted Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla on X, accusing her of 'brazen racism' after Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup knockout loss to France.

Kylian Mbappe was the subject of an appalling racist tirade by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, who could now face legal action in France.

Mbappe has also slammed the comments from Senator Celeste Amarilla.

‘A despicable woman’: Kylian Mbappé hits out at Paraguayan senator over racist attack  The GuardianWorld Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla  BBCKylian Mbappe calls out ‘blatant racism’ of Paraguayan senator for ‘colonised Cameroonian’ remark - The Athletic  The New York TimesMbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator's racist attack after France victory  ReutersFrance's Kylian Mbappé condemns 'despicable' Paraguayan senator's racist remarks | ITV News  ITVX

Paraguay's government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend. The post Paraguay govt rebukes lawmaker for racially abusing Mbappe appeared first on Vanguard News.

French soccer star fires back at Paraguayan Sen. Celeste Amarilla after she posted nasty remarks following France's World Cup victory over Paraguay.

Kylian Mbappe has accused a Paraguayan senator of 'brazen racism' and labelled her 'despicable' after she launched an extraordinary social media attack on the France star.

Kylian Mbappe has accused a Paraguayan senator of 'brazen racism' and labelled her 'despicable' after she launched an extraordinary social media attack on the France star.

Mbappé called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, a “despicable woman” who was “unworthy” of serving in Paraguay's Congress

Celeste Amarilla posted a series of racist comments on X after the France superstar converted the winning penalty against the South Americans to end their World Cup run.

Kylian Mbappe on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator "despicable" and "not worthy of her position" after she racially abused the France captain on social media after the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries at the weekend."Mrs Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and not worthy of your position," Mbappe wrote on X. "You do not represent Paraguay, the country that has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition.

  The French Football Federation (FFF) says racist remarks by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla targeting France striker Kylian Mbappe must be prosecuted. Multiple statements, shared on an X account attributed to Amarilla following Paraguay’s 0-1 loss to France on July 4, took aim at the French captain, who is black and of Cameroonian descent. The FFF described the comments, as ”utterly abhorrent and unacceptable. ” “How can anyone make such statements? These remarks are criminal and reprehensible. They must be prosecuted here as elsewhere. The FFF is filing a report with the prosecutor's office for the purpose of judicial action,” it said. The federation extended “its full support to its captain, its players, and more generally to all victims of such odious remarks”, noting that now more than ever, the FFF is committed to fighting racism and all forms of discrimination. “These remarks dishonour those who make them and those who spread them. The players of the France National Team represent France; it is our country that is being insulted,” it said. The country’s Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life, Marina Ferrari, said she was “outraged” by the remarks. “These remarks are abhorrent, unworthy, and all the more unacceptable given that they come from a political figure. In the face of racism, we will not remain silent. By targeting Kylian Mbappé, the senator is attacking everything our captain embodies and everything our country stands for: liberty, equality, and fraternity,” she said in a post translated to English. In solidarity with Ferrari, Paraguayan Congresswoman Johanna Ortega expressed disappointment in her colleague. “Passion can never justify racism or hate speech. Paraguay maintains a relationship of respect and cooperation with France that is not reflected in these statements. The sport that filled us with such pride in this World Cup deserves to be free of such discourse,” she noted, adding, "Racism has no place in sports or in politics… my solidarity and my apologies to the French people.” Mbappe himself on Monday condemned the comments in an X post addressed to Amarilla, chastening her for dishonouring Paraguay’s World Cup journey.

The French FA plans to file criminal charges following a slur-filled attack on X that described Kylian Mbappe as a 'colonised Cameroonian'.

Celeste Amarilla called striker a ‘colonised Cameroonian’French Football Federation to file criminal chargesFrance’s Kylian Mbappé has hit back at a Paraguayan senator, describing her ⁠as a “despicable woman” after she launched a racist attack on him. Mbappé’s ⁠penalty proved ​the difference in an ill-tempered match as France beat Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia on Saturday to advance ⁠to the quarter-finals.Celeste Amarilla wrote a long tirade on X, describing Mbappé as a “colonised Cameroonian, desperately trying to ⁠pass himself off as French” and as a “brute who had not learned to ​write”. Paraguay’s players should have ‌slapped him after the ‌match, she added. Continue reading...

Kylian Mbappe has called out Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for her 'brazen racism' following the South American nation's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 loss to France

Amarilla called Mbappe a ‘colonised Cameroonian’ after his penalty helped France knock Paraguay out of the World Cup.

Amarilla called Mbappe a 'colonised Cameroonian' after his penalty helped France knock Paraguay out of the World Cup.

Mbappe's reaction came after Celeste Amarilla attacked the Real Madrid superstar in the wake of Saturday's game in Philadelphia, a bad-tempered affair which France won 1-0. The post Mbappé fires back at Paraguayan senator after racist abuse appeared first on Vanguard News.

Celeste Amarilla called the star soccer player a “brute,” mocked his intelligence and questioned his French identity.

Kylian Mbappe calls Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla a “despicable woman” over racist comments following France’s World Cup victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/you-are-a-despicable-woman-mbappe-slams-paraguayan-senator-over-racist-remarks/

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). One post on the account read: “Bruto didn't even learn to write; instead of mother's milk, he sucked on coconuts, and the most educated thing he heard were chimpanzees.” The comments were shared on Saturday following France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay in their World Cup Round of 16 match. Other posts on the page read: “Colonised Cameroonian, pretending hard to be French, resentful, newly rich, arrogant, and ugly. He was nervous and scared to death the whole match, like his entire team; they couldn't even score a goal, they won by a fluke.” Mbappé was born in Paris, France, to a father of Cameroonian heritage. The footballer, in his response, chided the senator for the comments, which he said have now overshadowed Paraguay’s World Cup journey. “Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup, making way for an incompetent woman who gives the worst possible image of her country,” he said. “I will never allow people like her the freedom to spread their hatred and racism across the world,” Mbappé concluded.

The row after France's win over Paraguay continues to boil over as Kylian Mbappe responds to racist abuse from a Paraguayan senator

Mbappe described Celeste Amarilla as "despicable" after her multiple social media posts following France's World Cup win over Paraguay.

Following France's victory over Paraguay, Céleste Amarilla wrote a post on X using highly racist language and imagery to belittle Mbappé’s education and upbringing.

France World Cup star Kylian Mbappé has been racially abused by a Paraguayan senator online, prompting the striker and French sports minister to condemn her on Monday. France beat Paraguay in a heated World Cup round-of-16 match on Saturday in Philadelphia, with Mbappé scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot.

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Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla insulted France national team forward Kylian Mbappé. She published the remarks on her social media page. "A colonized Cameroonian stubbornly pretending to be French. Arrogant and made rich. Throughout the match he was nervous and terrified, just like his entire team. They couldn't score a single goal and won by pure chance," she wrote. The senator also said Paraguay's players should have slapped Mbappé after the Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in which France secured a 1-0 victory.