French Football Federation takes legal action against racism targeting Mbappé
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The French Football Federation announced plans to file a complaint with the prosecutor's office over racist comments directed at Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla. The federation condemned the remarks as 'aberrant and unacceptable' and reaffirmed its commitment to combating racism in football. This legal action follows Mbappé's own response on social media regarding the comments. The situation now lies with the French prosecutor's office for further proceedings.
- •FFP condemns Celeste Amarilla's racist remarks about Mbappé.
- •Legal proceedings are set to begin with a complaint filed to prosecutors.
- •FFP emphasizes support for all victims of discrimination.
- •Mbappé responded on social media amid the controversy.
- •The case will be managed by the French prosecutor’s office.
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 FFF takes Mbappé racism case to court
"The French Football Federation described Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla’s racist comments against Kylian Mbappé as “aberrant and unacceptable.” In a statement, the FFF announced that it wi...
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