Paraguayan senator claims Instagram was hacked after remarks about Mbappé
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla stated her Instagram was hacked days after making racist comments targeting Kylian Mbappé following France's victory over Paraguay in a World Cup knockout match. Amarilla called Mbappé a "brute" and made offensive remarks about his heritage. While she has since expressed regret, she continues to insult him, claiming he is not truly French. The French Football Federation has lodged a complaint, prompting an investigation by French prosecutors for potential racist abuse. Amarilla's remarks have drawn criticism from her government, which stated they are contrary to national values.
- •Celeste Amarilla's Instagram post targeted Kylian Mbappé.
- •She claims her account was hacked after backlash.
- •Mbappé responded angrily to her remarks.
- •French prosecutors opened an investigation on racist abuse.
- •Paraguay's government condemned Amarilla's statements.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Paraguayan senator makes hacking claim after Kylian Mbappé accuses her of 'brazen racism'
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Paraguayan Senator Who Made Racist Comment About Mbappé Claims Her Instagram Was Hacked
"Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has claimed her Instagram account was hacked after her 'despicable' racist comments targeting France captain Kylian Mbappé during the FIFA World Cup
"The senator blasted Kylian Mbappé after France defeated Paraguay in a World Cup knockout match, calling the star player a “brute.”
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 9:19 PMParaguayan senator makes hacking claim after Kylian Mbappé accuses her of 'brazen racism'
Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has claimed her Instagram account was hacked after her 'despicable' racist comments targeting France captain Kylian Mbappé during the FIFA World Cup
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 8:38 PMParaguayan Senator Who Made Racist Comment About Mbappé Claims Her Instagram Was Hacked
The senator blasted Kylian Mbappé after France defeated Paraguay in a World Cup knockout match, calling the star player a “brute.”
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