Kylian Mbappe has described a Paraguayan politician as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made several racist remarks toward the France star.
Celeste Amarilla, who is a senator and member of Paraguay's Liberal Radical Party, posted comments on X after her country's defeat by France in the last 16 of the World Cup.
In response, Mbappe said on X: "Madame Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position.
"You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition.
"Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup, making way for an incompetent woman who gives the worst possible image of her country.
"I will never allow people like her the freedom to spread their hatred and racism across the world."
The competition's joint-highest goalscorer, Mbappe, scored the only goal in the game from the penalty spot, as France progressed to the last eight of the World Cup.
The France Football Federation also condemned the comments in a statement:
"The racist remarks made by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla targeting Kylian Mbappé are utterly abhorrent and unacceptable. How can anyone make such comments?
"These remarks are criminal and deserve condemnation. They must be prosecuted, here and elsewhere. The FFF is referring the matter to the public prosecutor's office with a view to legal proceedings.
"The Federation offers its full support to its captain, its players and, more broadly, to all victims of such hateful remarks. More than ever, the FFF remains committed to fighting racism and all forms of discrimination.
"These comments bring shame on those who make them and those who spread them. The players of the French national team represent France; it is our country that has been insulted."
Tensions grew throughout the game, with multiple scuffles involving both sets of players and staff ensuing.
Didier Deschamps said that Paraguay, who had knocked Germany out in the round prior, used "every trick in the book" during their fierce clash. Despite Paraguay's perceived overly physical play, they didn't pick up a single yellow card during the game.
Pacdoprsu
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lets waka waka yayy
Naokmptuz
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Be true to your African roots - don’t blame others about racist topic. You can’t deny your roots.
You are not different from the woman, class of racist. You are uncivilised and you are carried away by your skin and thought patterns to forget the effect of Citizenship and Naturalisation.
nuzceknru
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This is what come out of too much expectation,the Paraguay team represent their country well with honour sacrifice and sweat like blood,if they have beaten France it will have been the major upset of the whole competition more upsetting than Norway beating Brazil,they gave their all and lost gallantly and should be proud of their effort,the whole world is,what more do they expect,to win the world cup?
nuzceknru
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Be true to your African roots - don’t blame others about racist topic. You can’t deny your roots.
there goes another FOOL
Kakalmnou
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Be true to your African roots - don’t blame others about racist topic. You can’t deny your roots.
Man did Mbappe deny his Root i don't think you are a football fan
googlephysicsryotham
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Amarilla called Mbappe a ‘colonised Cameroonian'
biybenosu
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Be true to your African roots - don’t blame others about racist topic. You can’t deny your roots.
another fucking racist!
Pookipie
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Paraguay should be banned from the World Cup. A total disgrace 😤
Richcapone442
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What did the woman say this app is just a skeleton
Jeacilnpuz
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I support you kylian
WNMessi1989
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Be true to your African roots - don’t blame others about racist topic. You can’t deny your roots.
Wayckmnors
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No room for racism