Kylian Mbappe Condemns Racist Remarks from Paraguayan Senator
Mbappe Responds to Offensive Comments
Dallas [US], July 7: Kylian Mbappe, the French football star, has strongly criticized the racist comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following France's narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup round of 16. He labeled her a "despicable woman" unfit for her role.
Amarilla's derogatory remarks included calling Mbappe a "colonised Cameroonian" and accusing him of being "arrogant, ugly, and pretending to be French." She also claimed that France's win was merely a fluke and suggested that Mbappe was fearful throughout the match.
In a post on X, Mbappe stated, "Madame Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position. You do not represent Paraguay, a nation that has shown passion and honor in this competition. Your reckless and racist comments have overshadowed the remarkable journey of your players in this World Cup, reflecting poorly on your country."
Amarilla further insulted Mbappe by suggesting he had a poor upbringing, stating he "sucked on coconuts instead of mother’s milk." In response, Mbappe asserted, "I will never allow individuals like her to spread their hatred and racism globally."
Madame Celeste Amarilla,
Vous êtes une femme méprisable et indigne de sa fonction.
Vous ne représentez pas le Paraguay, ce pays qui a transpiré la passion et l’honneur tout au long de la compétition. Par votre inconscience et votre racisme décomplexé, le monde entier a déjà… pic.twitter.com/EnYmgQXvPL
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) July 6, 2026
The French Football Federation (FFF) also condemned Amarilla's comments, labeling them as "criminal and reprehensible." They announced plans to file a report with the prosecutor's office to pursue legal action.
The FFF stated, "The racist remarks by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla targeting Kylian Mbappe are utterly abhorrent and unacceptable. Such statements must be prosecuted. We stand with Mbappe, the entire team, and all victims of such hateful remarks."
COMMUNIQUÉ DE LA FFF :
Les propos racistes de la Sénatrice paraguayenne Celeste Amarilla visant Kylian Mbappé sont totalement abjects et inacceptables. Comment peut-on tenir un tel discours ? Ces propos sont délictueux et condamnables. Ils doivent être poursuivis ici comme… pic.twitter.com/AMVDvfrrYD
— FFF (@FFF) July 6, 2026
With seven goals in the tournament, Mbappe is a strong contender for the Golden Boot, sharing the lead with Argentina's Lionel Messi. France is set to face Morocco in the quarterfinals on July 10.