President of France, Emmanuel Macron, backs Kylian Mbappé and claims that he has won another battle by standing up to racism. This came after Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla made racially offensive remarks on him. She referred to him as a “colonized Cameroonian who wants to present himself as French” and claimed that he is arrogant, nouveau riche, and ugly.

In addition, Celeste went ahead to claim that France’s victory was just luck, and that he looked nervous and terrified during the match as well as his team mates. Kylian took offense at the comments and referred to her as a “vile woman.”

Macron wrote on social media, "Another goal by Kylian Mbappé. This time against racism. My full support is with him. When words offend, our values ​​respond: dignity, respect, and fraternity." This World Cup match featured aggressive and physical football between the two teams. Tensions were also visible between the players at times during the match. After the match, Mbappé criticized the Paraguayan players' tactics of playing a dirty game, following which Amarilla made controversial comments against the French team and Mbappé on social media.

Following this controversy, the Paraguayan government also issued an official statement condemning the senator's comments. The government said, "The Government of the Republic of Paraguay condemns and completely rejects the statements made by Senator Celeste Amarilla against the captain of the French national football team, Kylian Mbappé." These comments are contrary to the values ​​and principles that our country promotes, such as peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity.

The government further stated, "Paraguay is a democratic republic, where the system of governance is based on the principles of freedom. Therefore, the statements made by the MP concerned are entirely his personal responsibility and in no way reflect the official position of the Paraguayan government or the people of Paraguay." The government also reiterated that it is "fully committed to human rights, equality, respect for all people, and the fight against racism, xenophobia, intolerance, and all forms of hatred and discrimination."

The French Football Federation (FFF) also supported Mbappé, calling Amarilla's comments criminal and reprehensible. The federation said it was "filing a complaint with the public prosecutor's office with the aim of initiating legal action." The FFF also expressed its support for Mbappé, the entire French team, and all those around the world who have been subjected to such hateful comments.

President of France, Emmanuel Macron, backs Kylian Mbappé and claims that he has won another battle by standing up to racism. This came after Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla made racially offensive remarks on him. She referred to him as a “colonized Cameroonian who wants to present himself as French” and claimed that he is arrogant, nouveau riche, and ugly.

In addition, Celeste went ahead to claim that France’s victory was just luck, and that he looked nervous and terrified during the match as well as his team mates. Kylian took offense at the comments and referred to her as a “vile woman.”

Macron wrote on social media, "Another goal by Kylian Mbappé. This time against racism. My full support is with him. When words offend, our values ​​respond: dignity, respect, and fraternity." This World Cup match featured aggressive and physical football between the two teams. Tensions were also visible between the players at times during the match. After the match, Mbappé criticized the Paraguayan players' tactics of playing a dirty game, following which Amarilla made controversial comments against the French team and Mbappé on social media.

Following this controversy, the Paraguayan government also issued an official statement condemning the senator's comments. The government said, "The Government of the Republic of Paraguay condemns and completely rejects the statements made by Senator Celeste Amarilla against the captain of the French national football team, Kylian Mbappé." These comments are contrary to the values ​​and principles that our country promotes, such as peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity.

The government further stated, "Paraguay is a democratic republic, where the system of governance is based on the principles of freedom. Therefore, the statements made by the MP concerned are entirely his personal responsibility and in no way reflect the official position of the Paraguayan government or the people of Paraguay." The government also reiterated that it is "fully committed to human rights, equality, respect for all people, and the fight against racism, xenophobia, intolerance, and all forms of hatred and discrimination."

The French Football Federation (FFF) also supported Mbappé, calling Amarilla's comments criminal and reprehensible. The federation said it was "filing a complaint with the public prosecutor's office with the aim of initiating legal action." The FFF also expressed its support for Mbappé, the entire French team, and all those around the world who have been subjected to such hateful comments.