Mbappé condemns racist slur from Paraguayan senator after World Cup clash
TL;DR
Kylian Mbappé denounced Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla as despicable and racist after she called him a 'colonised Cameroonian' following France’s 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay; the French Football Federation said it has referred her remarks to the public prosecutor for possible legal action, Paraguay’s government distanced itself from the comments, and Mbappé posted a strong rebuttal on X while the FFF reaffirmed its commitment to combating racism.
- Kylian Mbappe calls out ‘blatant racism’ of Paraguayan senator for ‘colonised Cameroonian’ remark The New York Times
- World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla BBC
- Kylian Mbappe blasts 'despicable' Paraguayan senator over vile 'colonized Cameroonian' slur Fox News
- Paraguayan senator’s ‘brazen racism’ against Mbappé sparks anger in France Politico
- Kylian Mbappé, France federation blast Paraguay senator comments as 'abhorrent' ESPN
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