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Mbappe Slams Paraguay Senator's Racist Slurs
6 Jul
Summary
- Kylian Mbappe condemned racist remarks by a Paraguayan senator.
- Senator Celeste Amarilla mocked Mbappe's origin and education.
- Mbappe called the senator "despicable" and "unworthy" of her position.
French football star Kylian Mbappe has publicly denounced Senator Celeste Amarilla of Paraguay, labeling her comments as "despicable" and "unworthy" of her senatorial position. Amarilla, a member of Paraguay's Liberal Radical Party, posted her racist remarks on social media following her country's World Cup exit.
Mbappe asserted that Amarilla does not represent the passion and honor displayed by Paraguayan players. He criticized her "recklessness and brazen racism," stating it overshadowed the players' historic achievements. The footballer vowed to prevent such hatred from spreading worldwide.
These statements by Senator Amarilla echo previous racist remarks made by former Paraguayan goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert, who suggested the French national team was "from Africa." The French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, strongly condemned Chilavert's comments, calling them a "disgrace" that undermined football's values of respect and diversity.
