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.
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — French federation to take legal action against Paraguayan senator
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 FFF takes Mbappé racism case to court
"The French Football Federation (FFF) plans to take legal action against Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla de Boccia after her racist insults directed at France national team star Kylian Mbappé. Amarilla de Boccia's remarks were "despicable and unacceptable," the FFF said in a statement on Monday, adding that it plans to file a complaint with the public prosecutor's office.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 6:03 AMFrench federation to take legal action against Paraguayan senator
The French Football Federation (FFF) plans to take legal action against Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla de Boccia after her racist insults directed at France national team star Kylian Mbappé. Amarilla de Boccia's remarks were "despicable and unacceptable," the FFF said in a statement on Monday, adding that it plans to file a complaint with the public prosecutor's office.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 6:28 PM🚨 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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