Mbappé targeted by racist remarks from Paraguayan senator

Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla has faced widespread criticism for racist and insulting comments directed at French football star Kylian Mbappé. Following a World Cup match where France defeated Paraguay, Amarilla posted on social media, calling the French forward "bitter, arrogant, and ugly." She further described Mbappé as a "colonized Cameroonian pretending to be French" and made derogatory remarks comparing him to chimpanzees.

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You are a despicable woman and unfit for your role. You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has shown passion and honor throughout the tournament.

Mbappé did not ignore the comments, responding directly on his social media account. He called Amarilla a "despicable woman" and stated she was unfit for her role, emphasizing that she did not represent Paraguay. Mbappé condemned her remarks as offensive and racist, asserting that she had presented her country in the worst possible light. "I will never allow people like you to spread hatred and racism around the world," Mbappé declared.

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Kylian Mbappé, another goal, this time against racism. I give him all my support.

The Paraguayan government issued a statement condemning Amarilla's comments. French President Emmanuel Macron also voiced his support for Mbappé, tweeting, "To Kylian Mbappé, another goal, this time against racism. I give him all my support."

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I will never allow people like you to spread hatred and racism around the world.

Amarilla later responded to Mbappé, claiming his behavior during the match, particularly walking past the Paraguayan goalkeeper without acknowledgment, was arrogant and contemptuous. She admitted to writing her initial posts in anger but adopted a more aggressive tone in her subsequent message, demanding an apology from Mbappé and threatening legal action for gender-based violence.

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You were arrogant during the match. Your contempt for the players was evident. As if they disgusted you.