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Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over 'despicable' racist abuse

Kylian Mbappé Paraguay Emmanuel Macron France Celeste Amarilla World Cup
France's forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates past Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match.
France's forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates past Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Paraguay and France at the Philadelphia Stadium on July 4, 2026. © Mauro Pimentel, AFP

Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator on Monday for making racist comments about him after France's World Cup last-16 victory over Paraguay, calling her "despicable" and "not worthy" of her position. The remarks sparked widespread condemnation from French officials, including President Emmanuel Macron.

Kylian Mbappé on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator "despicable" and "not worthy of her position" after she racially abused the France captain on social media following the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries at the weekend.

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