Paraguayan senator’s racist tirade prompts Mbappé and FFF response

Penalty taker Kylian Mbappé clinched France’s World Cup quarter‑final berth with a spot‑kick against Paraguay, sealing a 1‑0 victory. The triumph was quickly eclipsed by Paraguayan senator Céleste Amarilla’s racist tirade, prompting swift reactions from the player and the French Football Federation.

France secured a World Cup quarter‑final place by beating Paraguay 1‑0. The only goal came from a penalty converted by Kylian Mbappé.

Paraguayan senator Céleste Amarilla made racist remarks, saying, "This brute never even learned how to write. Instead of mother’s milk, he suckled coconuts, and the most educated beings he has ever heard were chimpanzees."

These extremely violent statements urged the La Albirroja players to assault the Frenchman after the match. She added, "The only thing many of us regret about La Albirroja is that they didn’t give him a full slap across the face at the end of the game. And I’m not even a football fan."

The comments echoed earlier controversial statements by former goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert about the French national team. Chilavert’s remarks had already drawn criticism.

Using his X account, Mbappé replied directly to the senator, addressing her as Mrs. Celeste Amarilla. He wrote, "You are a despicable woman and unworthy of your office… I will never give people like you the freedom to spread your hatred and racism around the world."

The French Football Federation (FFF) issued a strong condemnation, labeling the comments criminal and unacceptable. The Federation announced it is filing a complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office to pursue judicial proceedings.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence, noting the role of technology in disseminating the story. The translation underscores the global reach of the incident.