AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRacism Row in World Cup After France-Paraguay: France captain Kylian Mbappé blasted Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after she posted racist attacks on X following France’s 1-0 Round of 16 win in Philadelphia. Mbappé called her “despicable” and “unworthy,” saying she does not represent Paraguay. Paraguay Government Response: Paraguay’s government condemned the remarks and said they do not reflect the state or the Paraguayan people. France Pushes Legal Action: The French Football Federation called the comments “utterly abhorrent” and said it will refer the case to prosecutors. Global Condemnation: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and French President Emmanuel Macron also backed Mbappé, with Macron saying Mbappé scored “another goal… against racism.” Discipline/Quarterfinal Build-Up: France is also appealing Michael Olise’s yellow card from the Paraguay match ahead of the quarterfinal vs Morocco.
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