Mbappé Condemns Racist Remarks by Paraguayan Senator, UN Calls Comments 'Despicable'
French footballer Kylian Mbappé has responded to racist comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, following France's World Cup match. The United Nations has also condemned the remarks as dehumanizing and unacceptable.
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French footballer Kylian Mbappé has strongly condemned racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla on social media following France's recent World Cup match. The comments, which targeted Mbappé, were described as 'racist and dehumanising' by the United Nations, which issued a statement denouncing them.
Amarilla's remarks surfaced after France's victory over an unnamed opponent, sparking international backlash. While the exact wording of her post was not provided in the source material, Naija News reported that Mbappé launched a 'scathing attack' in response, criticizing the senator's language and intent.
The United Nations echoed this condemnation, calling the remarks 'despicable' and noting that such expressions, though not isolated, represent a broader pattern of racial intolerance in public discourse. The UN statement emphasized the need for accountability when public officials engage in hate speech.
Vanguard News reported the UN's position on 2026-07-07, the same day Naija News covered Mbappé's response. No further action or official statement from Paraguayan authorities has been reported. Mbappé has not detailed his specific rebuttal but has made clear his rejection of racism in sports and society.