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Kylian Mbappé has condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for making racist comments about him following France's World Cup last-16 victory over Paraguay. Amarilla referred to Mbappé derogatorily, calling him a “brute” and questioning his intelligence and French identity. In response, Mbappé described her remarks as “despicable” and stated that she is "not worthy" of her political position, triggering backlash from French officials.
The controversy has heightened scrutiny on the racially charged statements made by former Paraguayan goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert, who previously suggested that France's national team is "an African squad." Chilavert's comments have been criticized as racist and perpetuating harmful stereotypes about players of African descent on the French team. The French Football Federation president, Philippe Diallo, has called Chilavert's remarks disgraceful, emphasizing their disapproval of such divisive rhetoric.
Both incidents illustrate the ongoing dialogue about race and representation within international football, particularly in light of the diversity in the French national team.
11 July
The senator persisted in her racist remarks about Mbappé, drawing widespread criticism.
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