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French Star Kylian Mbappe Denounces Paraguayan Senator's Racist Attack

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First reported by Walla · 21 hours ago

What happened

During the 2026 World Cup, Paraguayan Senator Celeste Arrieta made racist remarks against French footballer Kylian Mbappe, who responded by condemning her comments and defending his team. Arrieta denied racism, accusing Mbappe of gendered and political violence and demanding an apology. The incident sparked a heated exchange and increased tensions amid the tournament.

01Paraguayan Senator Celeste Arrieta posted racist insults targeting French player Kylian Mbappe after France beat Paraguay.
02Mbappe condemned Arrieta as a "despicable woman" and denounced her racism publicly.
03Arrieta denied racism, claimed her criticism was about Mbappe's behavior, and demanded an apology.
04The exchange escalated tensions during the 2026 World Cup, angering the French team.
05Arrieta emphasized her French education and democratic mandate as a Paraguayan senator.
06The incident follows other World Cup controversies, including a red card reversal influenced by political pressure.

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