Real Madrid condemns racist remarks against Mbappe by Paraguayan senator

Real Madrid has issued a strong condemnation of racist remarks directed at player Kylian Mbappe by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla. The Spanish club stated that such comments are inappropriate for a political representative and that behavior inciting hatred has no place in society.

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Real Madrid strongly condemns such statements, which are inappropriate for a political representative.

In an official statement, Real Madrid expressed its "full support" for Mbappe, calling him a "role model for millions of people, especially children around the world." The club emphasized that football and sports serve as platforms for equality and solidarity. "Real Madrid will continue to work to eradicate racism, xenophobia, and violence once and for all," the statement read.

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Furthermore, Real Madrid expresses its full support for our player, Kylian Mbappé, a role model for millions of people, especially children around the world.

The controversy arose after Senator Amarilla made racist remarks towards Mbappe following Paraguay's World Cup match against France. Mbappe himself responded to the comments, stating they did not represent the Paraguayan people or their national football team. He suggested Amarilla's actions distracted from the team's performance in the World Cup.

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Real Madrid believes that behavior that incites hatred like this has no place in society, as football and sport are platforms for equality and solidarity.

The French Football Federation (FFF) also denounced Amarilla's remarks as "horrible and unacceptable" and announced its intention to take legal action. The FFF reiterated its support for Mbappe and its commitment to combating discrimination.

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Real Madrid will continue to work to eradicate racism, xenophobia, and violence once and for all.