Macron Supports Mbappe After Paraguayan Senator's Racist Insults Following World Cup Match
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly defended Kylian Mbappe, captain of the French national team, condemning the racist attacks the player endured from a Paraguayan senator after their Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup. The Elysee Palace stated that the President of Paraguay contacted Macron to denounce the offensive remarks, a stance also echoed by Paraguay's Foreign Ministry. Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla insulted Mbappe following Paraguay's defeat, calling him an "idiot" who "did not even learn to write," as well as labeling him "arrogant," "bitter," and "ugly." Macron's support highlights the French government's rejection of such racist and derogatory comments directed at their star player.
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