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Paraguayan senator’s ‘brazen racism’ against Mbappé sparks anger in France

Celeste Amarilla called the star soccer player a “brute,” mocked his intelligence and questioned his French identity.

Published July 6, 2026, 8:39 PM
Updated July 6, 2026, 8:48 PM3.8K
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Paraguayan senator’s ‘brazen racism’ against Mbappé sparks anger in France

Celeste Amarilla called the star soccer player a “brute,” mocked his intelligence and questioned his French identity.

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