French captain Kylian Mbappé denounces racist remarks by Paraguayan senator
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Kylian Mbappé, Celeste Amarilla
Global (World Cup context)
July 2026
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Kylian Mbappé condemned racist comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following France's World Cup victory over Paraguay. The French Football Federation and President Emmanuel Macron expressed full support for Mbappé. The Paraguayan government distanced itself from the senator's remarks, calling them contrary to national values.
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