Kylian Mbappé Criticizes Paraguayan Senator for Racist Remarks

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France captain Kylian Mbappé condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist social media posts mocking his background following Paraguay's World Cup elimination.
The Paraguayan government and French Football Federation also denounced the remarks, with the latter referring the matter to prosecutors.

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France captain Kylian Mbappé condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist social media posts mocking his background following Paraguay's World Cup elimination. The Paraguayan government and French Football Federation also denounced the remarks, with the latter referring the matter to prosecutors.

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Kylian Mbappé Criticizes Paraguayan Senator for Racist Remarks

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