DW Top • July 7, 2026 11:27

Mbappe hits back at racist insults from Paraguay senator

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A Paraguayan lawmaker has sparked outrage with racist insults directed at footballer Kylian Mbappe. The French FA says it will take legal action, and President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for the player.

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Mon 18:58 - BBC Europe

Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator

Tue 00:05 - France 24

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over 'despicable' racist abuse

Tue 01:41 - Al Jazeera English

Mbappe calls Paraguayan lawmaker ‘despicable’ over racist attack

Tue 11:27 - DW All

Mbappe hits back at racist insults from Paraguay senator

Tue 11:27 - DW Top

Mbappe hits back at racist insults from Paraguay senator

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Al Jazeera English

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Mbappe calls Paraguayan lawmaker ‘despicable’ over racist attack

France captain Kylian Mbappe has condemned racist comments from a Paraguayan senator.

BBC Europe

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Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator

France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.

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Mbappe hits back at racist insults from Paraguay senator

France 24

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Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over 'despicable' racist abuse

Kylian Mbappé has condemned a Paraguayan senator on Monday for making racist comments about him after France's World Cup last-16 victory over Paraguay, calling her "despicable" and "not worthy" of …