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Mbappé Faces Racist Attack from Paraguayan Senator, Drawing Macron's Support and Official Condemnation

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First reported by Walla · 20 hours ago

What happened

French football star Kylian Mbappé was targeted by racist remarks from Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla after France's World Cup win over Paraguay. Mbappé condemned the attack, received support from French President Emmanuel Macron, and Paraguay's government officially repudiated the senator's comments, sparking a diplomatic dispute.

01Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla posted racist insults against Kylian Mbappé after France's World Cup win.
02Mbappé publicly condemned the racist attack and defended Paraguay's team efforts.
03French President Emmanuel Macron expressed full support for Mbappé against racism.
04Paraguay's government officially distanced itself from Amarilla's remarks and condemned them.
05Amarilla threatened legal action against Mbappé, escalating the controversy.
06The incident has become a notable diplomatic and social issue during the 2026 World Cup.

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