Real Madrid and France star Kylian Mbappe has fired back at Paraguayan politician Celeste Amarilla for racist comments made against him after their World Cup clash.
Mbappe, 27, scored the winner for France against Paraguay as they progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals, but Amarilla posted shocking messages about him on her social media.
Amarilla's comments were a personal attack on Mbappe, describing him as a "colonised Cameroonian, desperately trying to pass himself off as French" and a "brute who had not learned to write".
Mbappe responded in a statement, calling Amarilla a "despicable woman unworthy of her position", saying she did not represent Paraguay and that her racism had overshadowed the country's historic effort in the World Cup.
Mbappe vowed never to allow people like Amarilla to spread hatred and racism across the world, and many have praised the footballer for standing up to the politician's comments.
It's clear that Mbappe has made a strong statement against racism, and the football world has rallied behind him.
The incident has sparked concern about the rise of racist language in society, despite progress made in recent years.
As Mbappe continues to shine on the football pitch, his stand against racism serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of respect and dignity.
