France Star Condemns Senator's Remarks as Football Unites Against Racism
By Dr. Delphine Aso France captain Kylian Mbappé has strongly condemned racist remarks made by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla following France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup, calling the comments "despicable" and saying they have overshadowed Paraguay's impressive tournament. The controversy erupted after Amarilla posted offensive comments targeting Mbappé on social media after France advanced to the quarter-finals thanks to the forward's winning penalty. Her remarks were widely condemned as racist by politicians, football authorities and fans around the world. In a public response, Mbappé defended both himself and the Paraguayan players, making it clear that the senator's statements did not reflect the values shown by Paraguay's team during the tournament. He criticised the comments as incompatible with someone holding public office and reaffirmed that racism has no place in football or society. The French Football Federati...