Former Spanish PM accused of racism in remarks about French football team Political leaders in both countries rebuke Mariano Rajoy after he writes team ‘does not have any French players’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
The World Cup has upended the old world order – and despite Trump and Infantino, it still inspires Even White House interference and Fifa’s greed cannot spoil the celebrations. At last, an arena in which multiculturalism triumphs and underdogs score, says Simon Tisdall, a Guardian foreign affairs commentator The Guardian - UK · Jul 11
Paraguayan Senator Faces Probe For 'Racist' Remark Saying Kylian Mbappé Was 'Desperately Trying' To Be French France has opened an investigation into racist comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla against Kylian Mbappé, following Paraguay's World Cup defeat. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
France’s match with Morocco sums up this diverse, multicultural World Cup Ninety-nine players at the tournament were born in France. Six of them could line up for Morocco in the quarter-final The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
World Cup sparks wave of racist misinformation online False claims and AI-generated videos with racist overtones have circulated during the FIFA World Cup alongside genuine incidents of racism and xenophobia. Euronews · Jul 9
Paraguay senator posts unhinged racist rant against French Football player Mbappé. Then she demands an apology from him Kylian Mbappé responded to the hate-filled rant, but the Paraguayan senator doubled down. We Got This Covered · Jul 8
France’s Deschamps unruffled by Argentinian officials helming Morocco quarter-final Didier Deschamps has said France ‘have to deal with’ a team of referees from Argentina, while Morocco’s coach insists their aim is to win the trophy The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Fifa condemns racist abuse toward IShowSpeed at World Cup match IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey what was being said toward him The Independent UK · Jul 7
‘My Blood Boiling’—Paraguay Senator Demands Apology From Kylian Mbappe in Bizarre Statement Celeste Amarilla is playing the victim after being called out for racism by the France superstar. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla could face charges after French Football Federation complains about social media posts over World Cup match The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
French prosecutors investigating racist insults against Mbappé by Paraguay senator French prosecutors have opened an investigation into a Paraguay senator's racist remarks targeting France captain Kylian Mbappé The Independent UK · Jul 7
Macron condemns Paraguayan senator's racist remarks as Mbappé hits back Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator on Monday for making racist comments about him following France's World Cup victory over Paraguay, calling her "despicable" and "not worthy" of her position. Radio France Internationale · Jul 7
Who Is Celeste Amarilla? Paraguayan Senator Behind Kylian Mbappe's 'Ugly' and 'Arrogant' Controversy Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla faces backlash for racist remarks against Kylian Mbappe, prompting condemnation from Paraguay's government and a strong response from the French footballer. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
France's Kylian Mbappé condemns 'despicable' Paraguayan senator over racist remarks “Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,” Mbappé wrote on X. Euronews · Jul 7
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 Kylian Mbappe, France Hit Back at Paraguay Senator After Racist Attack Les Bleus’ captain was racially abused online by a member of Paraguay’s government.
France 24 · Jul 7 Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over 'despicable' racist abuse 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.
International Business Times UK · Jul 6 French Football Star Mbappé Slams Paraguayan Senator's Racist Coconut Slur: 'You Are Despicable Woman And Unworthy Of Your Office' Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan lawmaker Céleste Amarilla's racist remarks following France's World Cup victory, prompting global outrage and legal action from French authorities.