Mbappé calls Paraguayan senator 'despicable' over racist comments

French football star Kylian Mbappé has fiercely denounced Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, labeling her "despicable" and "unworthy of her position" after she made racist remarks about him. The comments followed France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup.

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Madam Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position. You do not represent Paraguay, a country that has exuded passion and honor throughout the competition. Through your recklessness and uninhibited racism, the whole world has forgotten the historic journey and effort your players made during this World Cup, to make way for an incompetent lady who offers the worst possible image of your country.

Mbappé took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his outrage. "Madam Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position," he wrote. "You do not represent Paraguay, a country that has exuded passion and honor throughout the competition. Through your recklessness and uninhibited racism, the whole world has forgotten the historic journey and effort your players made during this World Cup, to make way for an incompetent lady who offers the worst possible image of your country."

He added, "I will never allow people like her to have the freedom to spread their hatred and racism around the world." The Real Madrid forward's strong statement came after a tough match where France eliminated Paraguay. Mbappé scored the winning penalty.

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I will never allow people like her to have the freedom to spread their hatred and racism around the world.

Senator Amarilla had previously criticized Mbappé on X, making derogatory and racist remarks. She referred to him as "uncivilized," suggesting he was raised by monkeys and was a "colonized Cameroonian pretending to be French." She also commented on his appearance and perceived nervousness during the match.

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Bruto no aprendió ni a escribir, en vez de leche materna chupaba cocos y lo más instruido que escucho eran chimpancés. Le hubieras mostrado el dedo Orlando Gill, yo lo hago en el senado y no pasa nada !!!

The French Football Federation (FFF) also condemned Amarilla's words, calling them "abject and unacceptable." FFF President Philippe Diallo stated that Amarilla's comments insult not only the players but also France itself, as the team represents the nation. The federation emphasized that such remarks dishonor both the speaker and those who spread them.

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These comments dishonor those who make them and those who spread them. The players of the French Team represent France, it is our country that is being insulted.