“Karma came for him”: Paraguayan senator mocks Mbappé after World Cup elimination

Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla added a new chapter to her controversy with Kylian Mbappé following France’s elimination by Spain in the 2026 World Cup. The legislator appeared Wednesday in Parliament wearing an outfit inspired by Spanish flag colors. Many interpreted this gesture as a direct mockery of the French striker after the semifinal defeat. Amarilla did not miss the opportunity to reignite the controversy when pressed by the media about the result.

The conflict erupted after the Round of 16 match between France and Paraguay during the World Cup tournament. Mbappé refused to greet goalkeeper Orlando Gil and in statements to the press accused South Americans of playing dirty. Amarilla reacted on social media calling Mbappé “arrogant, nouveau riche, presumptuous and ugly,” and also made comments about his origins that were flagged as racist. For his part, the player responded by calling her “a despicable woman unworthy of her position.” The senator attempted to justify some of her remarks, claiming that some people “with African ancestry cry when told they are African.”

How did the controversy between Amarilla and Mbappé begin?

The conflict erupted after the Round of 16 match between France and Paraguay during the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Mbappé refused to greet goalkeeper Orlando Gil when the match ended. In subsequent statements to the press, the French striker accused South Americans of playing dirty during the match. This statement generated outrage in Paraguay and other Latin American countries following the World Cup tournament.

Amarilla reacted on social media calling Mbappé “arrogant, nouveau riche, presumptuous and ugly,” and also made comments about his origins. Some remarks were flagged as racist by human rights organizations. For his part, the player publicly responded by calling her “a despicable woman unworthy of her position.” The senator attempted to justify some of her remarks, claiming that some people “with African ancestry cry when told they are African.”

The legislator also resorted to arguments about ius sanguinis to question the identity of the Cameroonian-origin French striker. Amarilla stated: “The document can say whatever it wants, but if I have a son in Japan, my son is Paraguayan.” In an open letter addressed to Mbappé, Amarilla asked him to, “if he can read,” review her message and apologize to her. “I will not tolerate your violence. You don’t know me and have no right to say I’m a despicable woman,” she wrote.

What did Amarilla say after France’s elimination?

The Paraguayan senator appeared Wednesday in Parliament wearing an outfit inspired by Spanish flag colors. Many interpreted this gesture as a direct mockery of the French striker after the semifinal defeat. Amarilla did not miss the opportunity to reignite the controversy when pressed by the media about the match result. Her striking outfit generated mixed reactions among legislative colleagues and Paraguayan public opinion.

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