Mbappe slams racism by Paraguay’s Amarilla at World Cup: What we know
Summary
French footballer Kylian Mbappe responded strongly to racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after France beat Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup. The senator apologized for her comments but also accused Mbappe of misconduct and threatened legal action. French leaders, including President Macron, condemned the senator’s remarks and supported Mbappe.Key Facts
- Paraguay lost to France 0-1 in the World Cup round of 16, with Mbappe scoring the winning penalty.
- Senator Celeste Amarilla made racist comments about Mbappe’s background and appearance on social media.
- Mbappe called Amarilla “despicable” and criticized her racism publicly on Twitter.
- Amarilla apologized and deleted her posts but accused Mbappe of “gender-based violence” and demanded an apology.
- French President Emmanuel Macron and other French officials strongly supported Mbappe and condemned the racist comments.
- Racism in football, especially against players of African descent, has been a recurring problem on and off the field.
- Previous notable racist incidents include Dani Alves being targeted by a banana thrown by a fan and Romelu Lukaku facing abuse.
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