A racism row sparked by Paraguay‘s World Cup defeat to France has escalated after a Paraguayan senator demanded an apology from Kylian Mbappé and threatened legal action, as she was widely condemned for a tirade against the French star.
France's football federation has appealed to FIFA to get the yellow card shown to Michael Olise during the team's win over Paraguay rescinded, sources told ESPN.
Kylian Mbappé yabwiye Celeste Amarilla ko ari umuntu ateye isoni kandi adakwiriye ikibanza arimwo, inyuma y’aho avugiye amajambo y’ivangura ruhu amushinyaguriza ku mamuko yiwe n’amashure yiwe.
Paraguay brought some fiery physicality to the round of 16 match, forcing France to win in a way it hasn't had to yet at the 2026 World Cup.
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Fans of Paraguay gathered at LOVE Park ahead of Saturday's match vs. France at Philadelphia Stadium, the city's final 2026 Men's World Cup game.
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