World Cup 2026 | Mbappé calls Paraguayan senator's racism 'despicable and unworthy'; FFF files complaint

Kylian Mbappé has strongly condemned racist comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following France's victory over Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup. Mbappé described Amarilla's remarks as "despicable" and "unworthy of her position," stating that such hate speech should not be tolerated.

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Mrs. Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position.

In a message posted on X, the French captain directly addressed the senator, saying, "You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has shown passion and honor throughout this competition. Because of your unconsciousness and your uninhibited racism, the whole world has forgotten the journey and the historic effort your players made during this World Cup, to make way for an incompetent lady who offers the worst possible image of your country."

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You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has shown passion and honor throughout this competition. Because of your unconsciousness and your uninhibited racism, the whole world has forgotten the journey and the historic 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, who scored the winning penalty in the match, added, "I will never allow people like her to have the freedom to spread their hatred and racism throughout the world." His comments came after Amarilla made derogatory and racist remarks about Mbappé on X, comparing him to a chimpanzee and questioning his intellect and background.

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

The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially joined Mbappé in denouncing Amarilla's statements, labeling them "abject and unacceptable." The FFF emphasized that the players of the French team represent France, and insults directed at them are insults to the nation. FFF President Philippe Diallo confirmed that the federation is pursuing legal action, stating, "These comments are criminal and reprehensible. They must be prosecuted here as anywhere else. The FFF is making a report to the prosecutor's office for judicial prosecution."

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