Outrage Grows Over Racist Remarks Against Mbappe

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A Paraguayan politician has sparked public outrage after unleashing shocking racist remarks against Kylian Mbappe, who led France to the quarterfinals two days ago (July 5) after overcoming Paraguay's unsportsmanlike play in the Round of 16.

Reporter Hong Seok-jun has the story.

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Despite Paraguay's rough provocations that were reminiscent of a combat sport, Mbappe scored the winning goal to lead France to the quarterfinals. In response, a Paraguayan senator directed racist insults at him.

Paraguayan Senator Amaryia posted on social media, calling Mbappe a "person from a colony pretending to be French." Regarding the fact that Mbappe did not shake hands with the Paraguayan goalkeeper after the match, the senator used a shocking expression, stating, "This savage, who has not even learned how to write, grew up eating coconuts instead of breast milk."

Mbappe immediately hit back.

He posted the senator's photo on social media, criticizing him by saying, "You are not qualified for the position you hold," and added, "The world will remember the terrible image you have left behind rather than the achievements of the Paraguayan national team."

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his support for Mbappe, stating, "He scored a goal against racism," and the French Football Federation has taken strong action by reporting Senator Amaryia to the French prosecution.

Meanwhile, Egypt head coach Hossam, who waved a Palestinian flag immediately after confirming his team's advancement to the Round of 16, received applause during a press conference ahead of the Round of 16 match against Argentina for mentioning the pain being experienced by Palestinians.

[Hossam / Egypt National Football Team Head Coach: As a human being, if you cannot feel compassion for what is happening in Palestine, that is wrong. I am conveying this message through football, which is a global soft power.]

Henderson, the veteran of the England national team who received a yellow card for protesting a referee's decision yesterday (July 6) despite not playing in the match against Mexico, was transported to a hospital after tripping over an advertising board while celebrating the dramatic victory.

Having suffered a severe wrist injury, it is highly likely that Henderson's fourth World Cup has come to an end, having played only 6 minutes in this tournament.

Reported by Hong Seok-jun | Video by Park Chun-bae | Graphics by Jang Chae-woo
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