Updated recently: 7.7.2026 / 8:01

The racist attack faced by the star continues to dominate headlines in his homeland. Even the Paraguayan government issued a condemnation: "The remarks contradict our values"

Summary: France - Paraguay 0:1

The controversy over racist remarks against Kylian Mbappe continues to stir France and Paraguay. After French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari expressed support for the France captain, President Emmanuel Macron also stood by the Tricolores star.

A statement from the French Presidency noted: "The President of the Republic supports Kylian Mbappe and the French national team in light of the racist attacks suffered by the Blues captain. The President of Paraguay wrote to the French President on the matter and condemned the remarks, as did the Paraguayan Foreign Ministry."

Mbappe was targeted by racist comments from Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla, a member of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party. The French star did not stay silent and responded on X, calling her "a despicable woman unworthy of her position."

The French Football Federation also stepped in and announced it had filed a report with the prosecutor's office to consider legal action. France assistant coach Guy Stephan sharply criticized Amarilla, describing her conduct as "unworthy, abhorrent and scandalous."

France star Kylian Mbappe confronts a Paraguay player

Meanwhile, the Paraguayan government issued an official condemnation, clarifying that the senator's words do not represent the position of the state or the Paraguayan people in any way.

"The government of the Republic of Paraguay regrets and rejects her statements," the Paraguayan Foreign Ministry said. "These declarations contradict the values and principles of peaceful coexistence and human dignity that our country promotes."

It added that Paraguay is committed to fighting racism, xenophobia, intolerance and any expression of hatred or discrimination. The government also expressed solidarity with all those affected and reaffirmed its respect for the French people, with whom Paraguay maintains relations of friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding.