Paraguayan Senator Threatens Legal Action After Mbappé Labels Her Comments Racist

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has hit back at France captain Kylian Mbappé over racism allegations. The dispute began after France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, when Mbappé accused the senator of posting racist remarks on social media. Amarilla denies the claims and is demanding an apology. In an open letter, she said her criticism was aimed only at Mbappé, not at France, a country she says she deeply admires. She also apologised for her initial post and deleted it after realising it repeated language she usually condemns. The senator insists the matter is personal and has threatened legal action if Mbappé does not retract his accusation. This row adds to the controversies surrounding one of football’s biggest stars.

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