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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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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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.'
Coverage (6)
- Paraguayan senator’s ‘brazen racism’ against Mbappé sparks anger in France Politico · 5h ago
- World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla BBC · 5h ago
- Kylian Mbappé, France federation blast Paraguay senator comments as 'abhorrent' ESPN · 5h ago
- Kylian Mbappé calls out Paraguayan senator for 'brazen racism' after France's World Cup knockout win Los Angeles Times · 5h ago
- ‘A despicable woman’: Kylian Mbappé hits out at Paraguayan senator over racist attack The Guardian · 5h ago
- Kylian Mbappe calls out ‘blatant racism’ of Paraguayan senator for ‘colonised Cameroonian’ remark The New York Times · 5h ago
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