Mbappé racially abused: complaint against Paraguayan politician | OneFootball

A politician from Paraguay racially insulted Kylian Mbappé. Now not only the star striker himself has responded, but also the French federation, which wants to press charges. 

Celeste Amarilla called the Frenchman an "idiot" after Paraguay’s elimination (0-1 against France), saying he had not even learned how to write. "Instead of mother’s milk, he sucked coconuts, and the most educated thing he has ever heard were chimpanzees. You should have given him the middle finger, Orlando Gill. I do that in the Senate too, and absolutely nothing happens!!!"

"They did not even score a goal and only won through sheer luck," the politician also wrote. "The only thing many of us blame Albirroja for is not giving him a resounding slap after the final whistle."

Mbappé published a response to these remarks early on Monday evening. "Ms. Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman, unworthy of your position. You do not represent Paraguay, a country that radiated passion and honor throughout the entire tournament," he wrote on 'X'. 

He also added: "Because of your recklessness and your blatant racism, the world has already forgotten the journey and the historic achievements of your players at this World Cup, leaving behind only an incompetent woman who projects the worst possible image of her country. I will never allow people like you to spread their hatred and racism in the world."

But it was not only the striker himself who responded; the French federation also reacted, announcing that it would file a complaint so that legal proceedings can be initiated. "The racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla against Kylian Mbappé are absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. How can anyone make such a speech? These statements are criminal and condemnable. They must be prosecuted both here and elsewhere," the federation wrote on 'X'. 

At the same time, the federation assured its superstar of its support: "More than ever, it is the FFF’s mission to fight racism and every form of discrimination. These words dishonor those who speak them and those who spread them. The players of the French national team represent France — it is our country that is being insulted here."

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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