Kylian Mbappé targeted by racist remarks from a Paraguayan senator

Senator Celeste Amarilla de Boccia compares Kylian Mbappé to a chimpanzee in a public statement.

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The player and Emmanuel Macron condemn the remarks, while the French Football Federation initiates legal action.

This incident reignites the debate on racism in sports ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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