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Paraguayan Senator Again Insults Kylian Mbappé, Questions His Nationality

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla again insulted French soccer star Kylian Mbappé during a Senate session.
  • Amarilla accused Mbappé of refusing to shake hands with a Paraguayan goalkeeper and questioned his French nationality.
  • Her remarks have drawn condemnation from her government and FIFA, with a legal investigation underway.

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has once again targeted French soccer star Kylian Mbappé with strong insults during an official Senate session. This latest outburst follows previous racist remarks made against the French national team, which had already led to condemnation from her government and FIFA, and prompted a public insult investigation by Paris prosecutors.

During the session, Amarilla focused on an incident where Mbappé allegedly refused to shake hands with Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill after a match. "When Orlando Gill [...] extends his hand with all the humility of a Paraguayan, this son of a b

When Orlando Gill [...] extends his hand with all the humility of a Paraguayan, this son of a b refuses to shake his hand and shouts in his face.

— Celeste AmarillaDuring a Senate session, Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla insulted French soccer star Kylian Mbappé.

refuses to shake his hand and shouts in his face," Amarilla declared. She further questioned Mbappé's identity, stating, "This is not French; a Frenchman would never have done that, never!"

The 61-year-old senator's continued attacks have generated significant attention, particularly as they occur just before the French team's quarter-final match against Morocco. Despite widespread condemnation from authorities, the affair continues to make headlines.

This is not French; a Frenchman would never have done that, never!

— Celeste AmarillaParaguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla questioned Kylian Mbappé's French identity.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.