Paraguay Senator Doubles Down on Racist Remarks Targeting Mbappe

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Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla escalated her verbal offensive against French football star Kylian Mbappe following their nations' World Cup encounter. She accused Mbappe of showing disrespect toward Paraguay's goalkeeper after the match. Amarilla declined to apologise for her earlier remarks, which were widely condemned as racist and dehumanising. The controversy has prompted strong criticism from French authorities and international organisations. Despite the off-field dispute, Mbappe has remained focused on France's World Cup campaign.

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