The Paraguayan senator, Celeste Amarilla, reportedly made racist comments about Kylian Mbappé after France’s win, mocking his background and calling him a “colonised Cameroonian” in social media posts. Mbappé replied that she was a “despicable woman,” said she did not represent Paraguay, and condemned the remarks as blatant racism.

What she said

  • She mocked Mbappé’s origin, education, and identity.
  • She used insulting and racist language in posts after the match.
  • Reports say she also encouraged disrespectful behavior toward him.

Mbappé’s response

  • He denounced the comments as racist and unacceptable.
  • He said her behavior overshadowed Paraguay’s team effort.
  • The French Football Federation also backed him and called the remarks reprehensible.

Context

This blew up right after France eliminated Paraguay in the World Cup knockout stage, turning a football result into a racism controversy.

If you want, I can also give you the exact quote he posted, in a cleaned-up English translation.