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.
Doyabmnpy
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every time when France plays team from South America they said there was a racism they spread hate about that country,who don't know that France is the most racist country
u are just one useless human being
tanbeotu
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what he said is true use your common sense
you are the stupid one here
boucdert
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I believe u did not grow up to meet your parents hence that senseless comments. Did u know that Zimbabwe at a point in time had whites in their national team? f**lish like your type.
Yes because they were still colonised in mind but now Zimbabwe is the only 100% free country in Africa. No Zimbabwean national denounces their Nationality no matter the difficulties they face. They don't represent other nations, they are proud of their roots, good or bad.
zizcenrsyz
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every time when France plays team from South America they said there was a racism they spread hate about that country,who don't know that France is the most racist country
poorest comment ever
Buheiknou
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every time when France plays team from South America they said there was a racism they spread hate about that country,who don't know that France is the most racist country
did you hear what that woman said??
boucdert
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Amarilla called Mbappe a ‘colonised Cameroonian'
She is right, the guy thinks he is white, does not want to identified as Cameroonian. His mind is colonised for sure.
Fauzsmail
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you are an idiot to say this unfortunately you are not wealthy enough to travel out of your country to another European country. if not when your parents are being insulted you won't come out in public to say this nonsense you just said
what he said is true use your common sense
Fauzsmail
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I believe u did not grow up to meet your parents hence that senseless comments. Did u know that Zimbabwe at a point in time had whites in their national team? f**lish like your type.
stupid comment ever
Fauzsmail
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every time when France plays team from South America they said there was a racism they spread hate about that country,who don't know that France is the most racist country
hosacinosy
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Such ugly creatures can't and won't succeed with their dirty games.We are all proud of Mbappe and all the other great stars.Life is meaningful because of them ,and nothing absolutely nothing and nobody in this world will ever succeed to overshadow their shining.Viva Mbappe.
pesacklryz
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racism is everywhere...
SUGJoshua
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I'm African but I think the woman just said the bitter truth here. These our fellow black brothers denounce citizenship and look down on their countries of birth and some govto the extent of using their white mothers surnames just to identify with their borrowed countries. France has 75m whites but their team is 98% black. What happened to white players.
you are an idiot to say this unfortunately you are not wealthy enough to travel out of your country to another European country. if not when your parents are being insulted you won't come out in public to say this nonsense you just said
kbsarpong
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I'm African but I think the woman just said the bitter truth here. These our fellow black brothers denounce citizenship and look down on their countries of birth and some govto the extent of using their white mothers surnames just to identify with their borrowed countries. France has 75m whites but their team is 98% black. What happened to white players.
I believe u did not grow up to meet your parents hence that senseless comments. Did u know that Zimbabwe at a point in time had whites in their national team? f**lish like your type.
boucdert
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I'm African but I think the woman just said the bitter truth here. These our fellow black brothers denounce citizenship and look down on their countries of birth and some govto the extent of using their white mothers surnames just to identify with their borrowed countries. France has 75m whites but their team is 98% black. What happened to white players.
Tuabcdekl
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Shame on her. Be strong Kylian
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