Paraguayan Senator's Racist Remarks
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Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla made racist remarks on social media targeting French soccer captain Kylian Mbappé. The remarks came after France's World Cup exit, with some sources linking them to comments made by the Paraguayan president regarding a penalty call. France has also requested the annulment of a yellow card for player Michael Olise in a match against Paraguay.
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