Philippe Diallo criticizes Chilavert's remarks about France's diversity
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Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Philippe Diallo, president of the French football federation, condemned comments made by former Paraguay goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert, who described the French national team as “a squad from Africa” prior to their last-16 match against Paraguay. Diallo termed Chilavert’s remarks as racist, emphasizing that they undermine respect and diversity in football. The disapproval follows a social media post where Chilavert referenced past comments by French player Christophe Dugarry about Paraguay's chances in the match. The comments have sparked a debate over racism and representation in football, particularly as the French team features players from various backgrounds, including Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, whose parents are immigrants from Africa. The match itself is set to occur today.
- •Philippe Diallo condemned José Luis Chilavert's remarks as racist.
- •Chilavert made the comments before the France vs. Paraguay match.
- •The French team features several players of African descent.
- •Diallo emphasized the importance of respect and diversity in football.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Jose Luis Chilavert labeled a 'disgrace' after 'racist remarks' targeting France after World Cup loss
- 1:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — French football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — French football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — French FA chief condemns ‘disgraceful’ ex-Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert for racist remark
"Philippe Diallo: former goalkeeper has ‘fallen into disgrace’ Remarks came in run-up to France v Paruguay match The French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, has condemned José Luis Chilavert after the former Paraguay goalkeeper said Les Bleus are “a squad from Africa”. “I condemn in the strongest possible terms the racist remarks made by José Luis Chilavert against the French national team, which undermine the values of respect, fraternity, and diversity in our football,” Diallo wrote in a social media post on Saturday. “If he was once a great goalkeeper, this man has now fallen into disgrace.” Continue reading...
"The French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, has condemned José Luis Chilavert after the former Paraguay goalkeeper said Les Bleus are “a squad from Africa”. “I condemn in the strongest possible terms the racist remarks made by José Luis Chilavert against the French national team, which undermine the values of respect, fraternity, and diversity in our football,” Diallo wrote in a social media post on Saturday. Chilavert, one of Paraguay’s most famous footballers, made the remarks in the run-up to his country’s last-16 clash with France on Saturday.
"Jose Luis Chilavert has been labeled a 'disgrace' after being accused of making 'racist remarks' by the president of the French Football Federation, for comments made ahead of Paraguay's FIFA World Cup exit at the hands of Les Bleus
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 9:21 PMJose Luis Chilavert labeled a 'disgrace' after 'racist remarks' targeting France after World Cup loss
Jose Luis Chilavert has been labeled a 'disgrace' after being accused of making 'racist remarks' by the president of the French Football Federation, for comments made ahead of Paraguay's FIFA World Cup exit at the hands of Les Bleus
- The Guardian SportJul 5, 2026, 1:00 AMFrench football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’
Philippe Diallo: former goalkeeper has ‘fallen into disgrace’ Remarks came in run-up to France v Paruguay match The French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, has condemned José Luis Chilavert after the former Paraguay goalkeeper said Les Bleus are “a squad from Africa”. “I condemn in the strongest possible terms the racist remarks made by José Luis Chilavert against the French national team, which undermine the values of respect, fraternity, and diversity in our football,” Diallo wrote in a social media post on Saturday. “If he was once a great goalkeeper, this man has now fallen into disgrace.” Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 1:00 AMFrench football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’
The French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, has condemned José Luis Chilavert after the former Paraguay goalkeeper said Les Bleus are “a squad from Africa”. “I condemn in the strongest possible terms the racist remarks made by José Luis Chilavert against the French national team, which undermine the values of respect, fraternity, and diversity in our football,” Diallo wrote in a social media post on Saturday. Chilavert, one of Paraguay’s most famous footballers, made the remarks in the run-up to his country’s last-16 clash with France on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 11:48 PMFrench FA chief condemns ‘disgraceful’ ex-Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert for racist remark
Philippe Diallo, the president of FFF, hit out at Chilavert, who had been engaged in a dispute with ex-France international Christophe Dugarry on social media
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