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Mbappé-Paraguay racism row rumbles on
Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla faced international condemnation and criminal investigations after making racist remarks about French footballer Kylian Mbappé. France and global organizations like FIFA and the U.N. strongly condemned the abuse, while Mbappé criticized Amarilla as 'despicable.' Paraguay's government distanced itself from her comments, and the incident has sparked ongoing legal and diplomatic tensions.
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