Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:58am on 09 Jul 2026,Thursday Sports
The controversy involving France captain Kylian Mbappé intensified after Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla launched another verbal attack on the striker, accusing him of disrespecting Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill by refusing a handshake after their FIFA World Cup match. Speaking in Paraguay's Senate, Amarilla used an offensive insult while criticizing Mbappé, drawing fresh backlash amid an ongoing racism row. The latest comments come days after her earlier racist remarks sparked widespread condemnation and legal scrutiny. France and football authorities have strongly denounced the comments as the controversy continues to overshadow Paraguay's World Cup campaign. (PC: NDTV)
