France Investigates Paraguayan Senator's Racist Attack on Kylian Mbappé

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French prosecutors have opened an investigation into racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla against footballer Kylian Mbappé.
The French Football Federation filed a complaint after Amarilla posted abusive comments on social media following Paraguay's World Cup loss to France.
The investigation considers charges of aggravated public insult or incitement to hatred or violence.

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French prosecutors have opened an investigation into racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla against footballer Kylian Mbappé. The French Football Federation filed a complaint after Amarilla posted abusive comments on social media following Paraguay's World Cup loss to France. The investigation considers charges of aggravated public insult or incitement to hatred or violence.

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France Investigates Paraguayan Senator's Racist Attack on Kylian Mbappé

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