Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:59am on 07 Jul 2026,Tuesday Sports
French President Emmanuel Macron has praised captain Kylian Mbappe for speaking out against racist remarks made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following France's FIFA World Cup win over Paraguay. Macron said Mbappe had scored "another goal" by standing up for dignity and respect in football. Amarilla had posted racist comments targeting Mbappe's heritage and identity after France's Round of 16 victory. The French Football Federation announced legal action, while Paraguay's government distanced itself from the senator's remarks, saying they do not reflect the country's values. (PC: NDTV)
