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Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match

Headline from East Idaho News, from the development of Jul 7, 2026

Newest development Jul 9, 2026 · 2 reportsParaguayan Senator Who Made Racist Comment About Mbappé Claims Her Instagram Was Hacked

France star Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Mbappé called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, a “despicable woman” who was “unworthy” of serving in Paragu…

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  1. Kylian Mbappé fires back at Paraguayan senator over racist remarks: ‘Despicable woman'

    Headline from NBC New York ·

  2. Names this update

    Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match

    Headline from East Idaho News ·

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    Paraguayan Senator Who Made Racist Comment About Mbappé Claims Her Instagram Was Hacked

    Headline from Forbes ·

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28 articles, oldest first.

  1. Politico

    Paraguayan senator’s ‘brazen racism’ against Mbappé sparks anger in France (opens Politico)

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    Celeste Amarilla called the star soccer player a “brute,” mocked his intelligence and questioned his French identity.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Kylian Mbappé fires back at Paraguayan senator over racist remarks: ‘Despicable woman' (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    France forward Kylian Mbappe in a game against Paraguay during a round of 16 match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium.

  3. HuffPost

    France World Cup Star Fires Back At Paraguayan Senator's Racist Attack (opens HuffPost)

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    Kylian Mbappe hit back with a strongly worded statement defending not only himself but also the Paraguay players.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Mbappe hits back at racist insults from Paraguay senator (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    A Paraguayan lawmaker has sparked outrage with racist insults directed at footballer Kylian Mbappe. The French FA says it will take legal action, and President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for the player.

  5. Triblive

    French prosecutors investigating racist insults against Mbappé by Paraguay senator (opens Triblive)

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    French prosecutors have opened an investigation into aggravated public insult and incitement to hatred or violence after a Paraguay senator racially abused Kylian Mbappé following Paraguay’s loss to France at the World Cup.

  6. Breitbart News

    Paraguayan Senator Threatens Legal Action Against French Athlete Mbappe over Social Media 'Gender Violence' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla threatened to file a legal action against French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé on Tuesday night, accusing him of "gender violence" after the athlete described her on social media as a "despicable woman unworthy of her post."

  7. The Guardian

    French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator (opens The Guardian)

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    Celeste Amarilla could face charges after French Football Federation complains about social media posts over World Cup match Prosecutors in France have opened an investigation into the racist attack on Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan senator, with officials weighing whether to demand that the senator …

  8. East Idaho News

    Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match (opens East Idaho News)

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    France star Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Mbappé called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, a “despicable woman” who was “unworthy” of serving in Paragu…

  9. UPI

    Paraguay, France condemn racist remarks against soccer player Mbappé (opens UPI)

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    Comments by Paraguayan Sen. Celeste Amarilla that targeted France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé have sparked an international controversy

  10. The Brunswick News

    Paraguayan senator demands apology from Kylian Mbappé for his response to her racist posts (opens The Brunswick News)

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    A Paraguayan senator has deleted social media posts that included racist remarks about French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé that led to Paris prosecutors opening an investigation into possible aggravated public insult and incitement to hatred or violence. Celeste Amarilla, a…

  11. BNO News

    France opens investigation into Paraguayan senator’s racist comments on Mbappé (opens BNO News)

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    French prosecutors have opened an investigation into racist comments made by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla against Kylian Mbappé after France eliminated Paraguay from the World Cup, according to The Guardian.

  12. New York Post

    Kylian Mbappe not dwelling on Paraguayan senator’s racist remarks as France readies for World Cup quarterfinal (opens New York Post)

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    France coach Didier Deschamps said that superstar Kylian Mbappé is doing well after a Paraguayan senator made racist remarks toward him following Les Bleus’ Round of 16 win over Paraguay.

  13. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match in Philly (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Mbappé called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, a “despicable woman” who was “unworthy” of serving in Paraguay’s Congress.

  14. Politico

    Mbappé-Paraguay racism row rumbles on (opens Politico)

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    A Paraguayan senator who called the France captain a "brute" and questioned his French identity is now threatening to sue after a backlash to her comments.

  15. Forbes

    Paraguayan Senator Who Made Racist Comment About Mbappé Claims Her Instagram Was Hacked (opens Forbes)

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    The senator blasted Kylian Mbappé after France defeated Paraguay in a World Cup knockout match, calling the star player a “brute.”

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