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Mbappe Calls Paraguayan Senator ‘Despicable’ Over Racist Attack; French Football Federation Plans To File Criminal Complaint

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France captain Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator’s racist remarks that has also prompted the French Football Federation to pursue legal action.

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Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

Paraguay's World Cup shame: Kylian Mbappe calls out 'despicable' South American senator and accuses her of 'brazen racism' after extraordinary social media attack on France star

Paraguay's World Cup shame: Kylian Mbappe calls out 'despicable' South American senator and accuses her of 'brazen racism' after extraordinary social media attack on France star

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mbappe labels Paraguayan senator ‘despicable’ over racist remarks about France star

The FFF intends to file criminal charges in response.

Football | The Guardian

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘A despicable woman’: Kylian Mbappé hits out at Paraguayan senator over racist attack

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...

Vanguard News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Paraguayan lawmaker’s ‘racist’ Mbappe remarks ‘despicable’ – UN

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.

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...

Metro

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· Jul 6, 2026

Kylian Mbappe condemns ‘despicable’ Paraguayan senator over vile racist rant after France World Cup clash

Kylian Mbappe condemns ‘despicable’ Paraguayan senator over vile racist rant after France World Cup clash

BBC Sport

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator

France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as despicable and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.

Off The Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mbappe fires back after a Paraguayan senator’s racist remarks spark uproar

French soccer star Kylian Mbappe is at the center of an international uproar after a Paraguayan senator posted racist remarks about him following France’s World Cup win over Paraguay. The controversy began July 4 in Philadelphia, when Mbappe scored on a 70th-minute penalty to lift France to a 1-0 victory. After the final whistle, a []...Click to read more

PravdaReport

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· Jul 6, 2026

Paraguayan Senator Insults Kylian Mbappé After France's World Cup Win

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.

DNyuz

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· Jul 6, 2026

Kylian Mbappé calls out Paraguayan senator for ‘brazen racism’ after France’s World Cup knockout win

French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé took to social media Monday to respond to racist remarks a Paraguayan senator made following her country’s 1-0 loss to France in a World Cup knockout round game over the weekend. Mbappé called Celeste Amarilla, a 61-year-old senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, “a despicable woman and unworthy” of her []

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mbappe slams Paraguayan senator over racist 'chimpanzees' comment

ALBAWABA - French football player Kylian Mbappe has responded to the racist comment made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, who called him a brute and offended his family...

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mbappe calls Paraguayan lawmaker ‘despicable’ over racist attack | AJ Shorts

France captain Kylian Mbappe has condemned racist comments from a Paraguayan senator who called him a ‘colonised Cameroonian’ after his penalty knocked Paraguay out of the World Cup. Mbappe hit back calling Celeste Amarilla ‘a despicable woman’. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 6, 2026

"Despicable woman": Mbappe, FFF slams Paraguay senator Amarilla over racist remarks

Dallas [US], July 7 (ANI): French star striker Kylian Mbappe have condemned the 'racist' remarks made by Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla towards the former following France's hard-fought 1-0 win in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash over the South American side, calling her a 'despicable woman' who is unworthy of her position. Mbappe's remarks came after she called Mbappe a 'colonised Cameroonian' and 'prete

The Guardian

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· 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.

SkySports

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Mbappe condemns racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator

Kylian Mbappe has described a Paraguayan politician as despicable and unworthy of her position after she made several racist remarks toward the France star.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

2026 World Cup: ‘They thought we came to play pretty football’ – Mbappe slams Paraguay

France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has criticized Paraguay while praising Les Bleus for their determined victory over the South American team in their Round of 16 match. Les Bleus advanced in the tournament by securing their fifth consecutive win as they aim for the championship title. After the match in Philadelphia, Mbappe addressed reporters, voicing his [] 2026 World Cup: ‘They thought we came to play pretty football’ – Mbappe slams Paraguay

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mbappe slams racism by Paraguay’s Amarilla at World Cup: What we know

Footballers of African descent are often subjected to racist abuse on and off the pitch.

HESPRESS English

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· 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.

Ecostylia

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· Jul 10, 2026

How World Cup 2026 turned AI fakes, online racism and Mbappe’s abuse case into a global warning for soccer

Kylian Mbappé appears in the middle of a crowd, smiling face and figure already drawn into the public’s attention. The image sets up the contrast between the popular fervor around the captain of Les Bleus and the violence of the racist attacks that targeted his name during the 2026 World Cup. Credits: Helfer Emilio / [] L’article How World Cup 2026 turned AI fakes, online racism and Mbappe’s abuse case into a global warning for soccer est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.

Football Espana

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· Jul 2, 2026

Gómez: Laporta actuó con ‘chantaje’ y el Atlético le cierra la puerta en el caso Álvarez

El periodista Roberto Gómez acusa al Barcelona de chantaje al Atlético y advierte que el club rojiblanco ignorará a Laporta en el caso Julián Álvarez. The post Gómez: Laporta actuó con ‘chantaje’ y el Atlético le cierra la puerta en el caso Álvarez appeared first on Football España.

Le Monde

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· Jul 6, 2026

'A despicable woman unworthy of her office': Kylian Mbappé responds to racist remarks from Paraguayan senator

The captain of the French national football team responded on Monday to a racist message posted by Celeste Amarilla. The Paraguayan politician's comments came in the wake of the Albirroja's defeat by Les Bleus in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘Despicable’: Macron backs Mbappé after French football captain condemns racism

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.

NBC News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Mbappé anota desde los once pasos y pone el primero de Francia sobre Paraguay

Tras una revisión en el VAR el árbitro decidió marcar un penal en favor de Francia, el cual fue cambiado por un gol gracias a la ejecución de Kylian Mbappé, quien llegó a siete anotaciones en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Paraguayan Senator's Racist Attacks Against French Football Star Kylian Mbappe Spark Outrage | Dawn

A Paraguayan senator’s controversial remarks targeting French football star Kylian Mbappé have sparked widespread condemnation and renewed debate over racism in sports and public life. The comments have drawn reactions from fans, commentators, and observers around the world. The controversy highlights ongoing challenges facing international football, where athletes continue to confront issues of discrimination, identity, and representation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #kylianmbappe #football #sportsnews #France #Paraguay #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

Paraguay, France condemn racist remarks against soccer player Mbappé

Paraguay, France condemn racist remarks against soccer player Mbappé

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Paraguayan senator defends racist rant against Kylian Mbappé — and insults him again

Paraguayan senator defends racist rant against Kylian Mbappé — and insults him again

teleSUR English

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· Jul 6, 2026

France Takes Legal Action Against Paraguayan Senator for Hate Speech

The France’s Football Federation filed a formal legal complaint on July 6 against Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla over racist remarks targeting national team captain Kylian Mbappé. The French governing body submitted the complaint to the public prosecutor’s office to initiate criminal proceedings, classifying the South American legislator’s comments as “aberrant” and “unacceptable.” French football officials []

Jamaica Observer

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· 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

Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Paraguayan Senate passes motion against Sen. Celeste Amarilla for remarks against Kylian Mbappé

The Paraguayan Senate passed a motion against Senator Celeste Amarilla after her racists remarks against France star Kylian Mbappé, while the Senator insulted the player again during the Senate session Wednesday. Amarilla had posted a series of tweets 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. #shorts #CelesteAmarilla #KylianMbappé #paraguay #senate

DW News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Paraguayan senator doubles down on Mbappe insults | DW News

A Paraguayan senator has defended her racist insults towards French striker Kylian Mbappe, claiming they were a result of her upbringing. Despite "regretting" her comments, Celeste Amarilla has threatened to sue Mbappe for his response to her abuse. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #dwsports #worldcup #mbappe #france #paraguay

BNO News

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· Jul 8, 2026

France opens investigation into Paraguayan senator’s racist comments on Mbappé

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into racist comments made by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla against Kylian Mbappé after France eliminated Paraguay from the World Cup, according to The Guardian. The Paris prosecutor’s office told The Guardian that the inquiry was opened after the French Football Federation (FFF) filed a complaint with France’s national unit [] The post France opens investigation into Paraguayan senator’s racist comments on Mbappé appeared first on BNO News.

GiveMeSport

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· Jul 6, 2026

Kylian Mbappe Shares Statement After Paraguayan Senator's Racist Attack

Kylian Mbappe has slammed Paraguayan senator Celeste Senadora Amarilla for racist comments made about the France captain.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kylian Mbappe Racism Row: Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla Calls Footballer 'Son of a B***h' After Refusing To Apologise For Racist Remarks (Watch Video)

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has publicly branded France captain Kylian Mbappé a 'son of a b****' on the Senate floor this Wednesday, July 9, 2026, escalating their feud. This follows France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on July 4, where Mbappé scored the winning penalty.

CNN

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mbappé hits back at Paraguay senator’s racist remarks

France striker Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, who made racist remarks about him on social media after France eliminated Paraguay from the World Cup. #cnn #news #worldcup

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Fifa World Cup: Kylian Mbappé penalty sees France overcome Paraguay in tense encounter

Fifa World Cup: Kylian Mbappé penalty sees France overcome Paraguay in tense encounter

Russia Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

French World Cup star and Paraguayan politician clash over racist remarks

France forward Kylian Mbappe and Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla have become embroiled in an online spat over racist comments Read Full Article at RT.com

Face2Face Africa

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mbappé calls Paraguayan senator ‘despicable woman’ after her racist posts, she threatens legal action 

French captain Kylian Mbappé, 27, has responded to a Paraguayan senator’s racist remarks made following Paraguay’s World Cup round-of-16 loss to France. Mbappé described Celeste Amarilla as a “despicable woman” who was unworthy of representing her country. Amarilla made several insulting remarks on social media about Mbappé’s background, education, and appearance after he scored the...

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match

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.

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