Kylian Mbappe responds to racist remarks from Paraguayan senator
Yahoo Sports • 3 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Kylian Mbappe issued a strong rebuttal against Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla after she made racist comments following France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Amarilla's social media posts condemned Mbappe's sportsmanship and identity, prompting his counter-attack on X, where he described her remarks as heinous and unworthy of her position. The match featured aggressive tactics from Paraguay as Mbappe scored the decisive penalty in the 70th minute. Following the victory, France will advance to face Morocco in the quarter-finals.
- •France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16.
- •Mbappe scored a penalty in the 70th minute.
- •Senator Amarilla made derogatory comments about Mbappe.
- •Mbappe's response criticized the senator's conduct.
- •France will play Morocco in the quarter-finals.
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"Kylian Mbappe on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator "despicable" and "not worthy of her position" after she racially abused the France captain on social media after the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries at the weekend."Mrs Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and not worthy of your position," Mbappe wrote on X. "You do not represent Paraguay, the country that has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition.
"France World Cup star Kylian Mbappé has been racially abused by a Paraguayan senator online, prompting the striker and French sports minister to condemn her on Monday. France beat Paraguay in a heated World Cup round-of-16 match on Saturday in Philadelphia, with Mbappé scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot.
"France and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has responded to Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla after she criticised him on social media. Her tirade included racist comments, and followed on from the b...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 5:52 AM🤦♂️ Paraguayan senator who insulted Mbappé demands an apology!
The racism chapter involving Senator Celeste Amarillo seems far from over, because after the Paraguayan government condemned her racist messages against Kylian Mbappé, she struck again and is now dem...
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:13 AMFrench Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Slams ‘Despicable’ Paraguayan Senator for Racist Posts
Celeste Amarilla made numerous racist comments about the French national team’s captain after Paraguay lost to France in the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, July 4
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 11:01 PMKylian Mbappé calls out Paraguayan senator for 'brazen racism' after France's World Cup knockout win
French star Kylian Mbappé blasted Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla on X, accusing her of 'brazen racism' after Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup knockout loss to France.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 10:56 PMKylian Mbappe condemns 'despicable' Paraguay politician as France threatens legal action over racism
Kylian Mbappe was the subject of an appalling racist tirade by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, who could now face legal action in France.
- ESPN SoccerJul 6, 2026, 10:10 PMMbappé: Paraguay senator remarks spread racism
France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday spoke out against racist comments made by a Paraguay senator.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 9:53 PMMbappe condemns racist abuse by Paraguayan senator after World Cup clash
Kylian Mbappe on Monday labelled a Paraguayan senator "despicable" and "not worthy of her position" after she racially abused the France captain on social media after the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries at the weekend."Mrs Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and not worthy of your position," Mbappe wrote on X. "You do not represent Paraguay, the country that has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 7:30 PMReal Madrid star Mbappé fires back at Paraguayan senator over ‘brazen racism’
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has on Monday issued a response to the shocking insults aimed in his direction by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla.This comes after Amarilla left the football world ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 7:05 PMWorld Cup 2026: France's Kylian Mbappé responds to racist attack by Paraguyan senator, condemning her as 'despicable' and 'unworthy'
Following France's victory over Paraguay, Céleste Amarilla wrote a post on X using highly racist language and imagery to belittle Mbappé’s education and upbringing.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 7:04 PMParaguayan senator racially abuses Mbappé, causing anger in France
France World Cup star Kylian Mbappé has been racially abused by a Paraguayan senator online, prompting the striker and French sports minister to condemn her on Monday. France beat Paraguay in a heated World Cup round-of-16 match on Saturday in Philadelphia, with Mbappé scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 6:58 PMMbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 6:45 PMKylian Mbappe slams Paraguayan politician after abuse – ‘Despicable woman’
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- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 6:25 PMKylian Mbappe hits out at Paraguayan senator over racist insults: ‘Gives the worst possible image of her country’
France captain Kylian Mbappe has launched a scathing attack against Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla following a wave of derogatory and racist insults directed at him. The public fallout comes dire...
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