Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFrance captain Kylian Mbappe publicly criticised Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla, labelling her a "despicable woman," after she posted a racist tirade against him following France's bad-tempered World Cup victory over Paraguay. Senator Amarilla's comments on X described Mbappe as a "colonised Cameroonian" and a "brute" who had not learned to write, also suggesting that Paraguayan players should have physically assaulted him. Mbappe swiftly responded, defending himself and the Paraguayan players, stating he would not allow such hatred and racism to be spread. The French Football Federation announced its intention to file a criminal complaint against Senator Amarilla, condemning her remarks as "utterly abhorrent and unacceptable" and "criminal and reprehensible." The Paraguayan government officially deplored and rejected Amarilla's statements, clarifying that her comments do not represent the country's values or its people, with the Paraguayan President also expressing support to French President Emmanuel Macron. In fullKylian Mbappe scolds ‘despicable’ Paraguayan senator after racist attack as France FA vows legal actionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

French football star Kylian Mbappé has publicly condemned Celeste Amarilla after the Paraguayan lawmaker made a series of controversial remarks targeting him following France's…

The French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Monday that it will file a complaint with prosecutors over racist posts by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla directed at France…

France star Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she posted on social media after France defeated Paraguay in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Mbappe described Celeste Amarilla as "despicable" after her multiple social media posts following France's World Cup win over Paraguay.

MIAMI, July 6 : France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back at a Paraguayan senator, describing her as a "despicable woman" on Monday after she launched a racist attack on him following…

MIAMI, July 6 : France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back at a Paraguayan senator, describing her as a "despicable woman" on Monday after she launched a racist attack on him following…

Kylian Mbappe calls Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla a "despicable woman" over racist comments following France's World Cup victory.

The row after France's win over Paraguay continues to boil over as Kylian Mbappe responds to racist abuse from a Paraguayan senator

After Orlando Gill threw the ball at Kylian Mbappé following a post-match exchange, Senator Celeste Amarilla responded with racist posts.

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…

Amarilla called Mbappe a 'colonised Cameroonian' after his penalty helped France knock Paraguay out of the World Cup.

Kylian Mbappé says ‘I will never allow people like her the freedom to spread their hatred and racism across the world’

Kylian Mbappe 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…

Paraguay's government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend.

Paraguay's government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend.

Paraguay's government distances itself from Senator Celeste Amarilla's racist remarks targeting Kylian Mbappé, reaffirming its commitment against discrimin

France captain Kylian Mbappe has launched a scathing attack on Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after she made racist remarks targeting ...

Senator Celeste Amarilla launched a ‘criminal and reprehensible’ attack towards Mbappe after France knocked Paraguay out of the World Cup

Mbappé was responding to comments made by a Paraguayan senator on social media after the national team's loss to France.

France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup.