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Former Spanish PM Rajoy makes racist remarks about France's football team
In an op-ed published after Spain qualified for the World Cup semifinals, Mariano Rajoy, former leader of the right-wing People's Party, said there are 'no French' in France's squad.
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The Guardian
· Jul 5, 2026
French football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’
The French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, has condemned José Luis Chilavert after the former Paraguay goalkeeper said Les Bleus are “a squad from Africa”. “I condemn in the strongest possible terms the racist remarks made by José Luis Chilavert against the French national team, which undermine the values of respect, fraternity, and diversity in our football,” Diallo wrote in a social media post on Saturday. Chilavert, one of Paraguay’s most famous footballers, made the remarks in the run-up to his country’s last-16 clash with France on Saturday.
UPI
· Jul 7, 2026
Paraguay, France condemn racist remarks against soccer player Mbappé
Paraguay, France condemn racist remarks against soccer player Mbappé
OneFootball
· Jul 6, 2026
🚨 FFF takes Mbappé racism case to court
The French Football Federation described Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla’s racist comments against Kylian Mbappé as “aberrant and unacceptable.” In a statement, the FFF announced that it wi...
Jamaica Observer
· Jul 7, 2026
FIFA chief condemns Paraguayan politician’s racist abuse of Mbappe
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
brazilnews.net
· Jul 7, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA President Infantino condemns racist remarks against France skipper Mbappe
New York [US], July 7 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino strongly condemned racist remarks directed at France captain Kylian Mbappe by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla, reaffirming football's commitment to combating racism and ensuring the sport remains an inclusive space for all.In a post shared on his Instagram Story, Infantino said football had demonstrated its power to unite people throughout the ongo
HESPRESS English
· Jul 6, 2026
France condemns Paraguayan Senator's racist remarks about Mbappe
France’s sports minister on Monday condemned what she described as “abhorrent and racist” remarks made by a Paraguayan senator targeting French forward Kylian Mbappe following Paraguay’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Marina Ferrari said she was “deeply outraged” by comments posted on X by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla after France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in [] The post France condemns Paraguayan Senator's racist remarks about Mbappe appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
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Related coverage for "Former Spanish PM Rajoy makes racist remarks about France's football team": The Guardian — French football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’. UPI — Paraguay, France condemn racist remarks against soccer player Mbappé. OneFootball — 🚨 FFF takes Mbappé racism case to court. Jamaica Observer — FIFA chief condemns Paraguayan politician’s racist abuse of Mbappe. brazilnews.net — FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA President Infantino condemns racist remarks against France skipper Mbappe . HESPRESS English — France condemns Paraguayan Senator's racist remarks about Mbappe