Kylian Mbappe calls out ‘blatant racism’ of Paraguayan senator for ‘colonised Cameroonian’ remark
Kylian Mbappé and the French federation have condemned racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following a World Cup knockout match.
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📍 Where it landed
Kylian Mbappé and the France federation condemned racist comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following a French World Cup knockout win. Mbappé described the senator's remarks as despicable and blatant racism.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Kylian Mbappé has denounced Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist posts, including a remark referring to a 'colonised Cameroonian.' These comments followed France's World Cup knockout victory. Coverage from the BBC, ESPN, The Guardian, the Los Angeles Times, and The New York Times emphasizes that both Mbappé and the French federation described the comments as 'abhorrent,' 'despicable,' and 'brazen racism.' Future developments depend on the reactions to the senator's statements and the ongoing proceedings of the 2026 World Cup.
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The reporting (10)
- Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over 'despicable' racist abuse France 24 · 49d ago
- Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator's racist attack after France victory Reuters · 49d ago
- France's Mbappé condemns 'despicable' Paraguayan senator over racism Euronews · 49d ago
- Agatosi mu Gikombe c'Isi: Mbappé yateye ivyatsi umukenguzamatekakazi wa Paraguay ku majambo y'ivangura BBC · 49d ago
- Paraguayan senator’s ‘brazen racism’ against Mbappé sparks anger in France Politico · 49d ago
- World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla BBC · 49d ago
- Kylian Mbappé, France federation blast Paraguay senator comments as 'abhorrent' ESPN · 49d ago
- Kylian Mbappé calls out Paraguayan senator for 'brazen racism' after France's World Cup knockout win Los Angeles Times · 49d ago
- ‘A despicable woman’: Kylian Mbappé hits out at Paraguayan senator over racist attack The Guardian · 49d ago
- Kylian Mbappe calls out ‘blatant racism’ of Paraguayan senator for ‘colonised Cameroonian’ remark The New York Times · 49d ago
Quick answers
Who is Celeste Amarilla?
She is a Paraguayan senator.
How did the French federation respond?
The federation blasted the senator's comments, describing them as 'abhorrent.'
What specific remark triggered the backlash?
The senator made a remark referring to a 'colonised Cameroonian.'
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