French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into racist abuse directed at football player Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla. The Paris prosecutor's office launched the inquiry after the French Football Federation filed a complaint regarding social media posts made by Amarilla following Paraguay's World Cup loss to France. Amarilla allegedly made derogatory comments about Mbappé's origin and intellect. The investigation will determine if charges of aggravated public insult or incitement to hatred or violence will be pursued. Mbappé responded to the senator's remarks, calling them "brazen racism," while the Paraguayan government distanced itself from her comments.

French footballer Kylian Mbappe has publicly condemned racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla. Following Paraguay's World Cup defeat to France, Amarilla posted comments on X targeting Mbappe's Cameroonian heritage, upbringing, appearance, and education. Mbappe responded on Twitter, calling Amarilla "despicable" and "unworthy of your position." Amarilla later deleted her posts, stating regret for using insults she herself has experienced as a mixed-race person, but also accused Mbappe of "gender-based violence" and threatened legal action. The article also notes that former Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert had previously referred to France's team as "a squad from Africa."

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into aggravated public insult and incitement to hatred or violence after a Paraguay senator, Celeste Amarilla, posted racist comments about Kylian Mbappé on social media following Paraguay's World Cup loss to France. The Paris prosecutor's office launched the probe after receiving a complaint from the French Football Federation. Amarilla's remarks targeted Mbappé's origins, upbringing, education, and appearance. Mbappé described her as a "despicable woman." Amarilla later issued an apology, stating her issue was with the player and not France, but also demanded an apology from Mbappé for gender-based violence. The Paraguayan government condemned her remarks, and the FFF called them "abhorrent."