Paraguayan Lawmaker Demands Apology from Mbappe After Racist Remarks

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A Paraguayan lawmaker, who sparked controversy by making racist remarks toward French superstar Kylian Mbappe, has further fueled the fire by demanding an apology from Mbappe instead of showing remorse.

Reporter Yu Byeongmin has the story.

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Senator Celeste Amarilla of Paraguay, who drew outrage from football fans worldwide for hurling racist insults at Mbappe, calling him a "monkey who grew up eating coconuts," has posted a lengthy statement on social media.

Instead of apologizing to Mbappe, she demanded an apology from him for criticizing her, claiming that she "could take legal action against sexist violence."

She also continued her criticism of Mbappe during interviews with local media outlets.

[Celeste Amarilla / Paraguayan Senator: What does Mbappe even know about me? I have clearly been insulted, and I have sufficient grounds to sue Mbappe in this parliament.]

She also vented her anger toward the French Football Federation, which reported her to French prosecutors.

[Celeste Amarilla / Paraguayan Senator: When did I ever talk about the French Football Federation? When did I ever talk about the French nation? Let me tell the French Football Federation: you had better hire a lawyer.]

Famous American YouTuber IShowSpeed has also become a victim of racism.

During the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Cape Verde on July 3, Argentine fans hurled abusive language at IShowSpeed, who was broadcasting while wearing a Cape Verde jersey.

[IShowSpeed / YouTuber: What are you saying to me? Why are you doing that to me?]

One child even made an obscene gesture with their finger.

[IShowSpeed / YouTuber: I have to tell your mom. That is very bad behavior.]

As allegations of racist remarks during this incident were raised, FIFA released a statement saying, "Any behavior that undermines the values of the World Cup will not be tolerated."

(Video courtesy of YouTube IShowSpeed | Video editing by Lee Seung-yeol | Graphics by Seo Seung-hyun and Kim Ye-ji)
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