Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly supported Kylian Mbapp©, the French national team captain, following his heated exchange with Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla.
According to Thai News Agency, the exchange took place after France's narrow victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup on July 4th, where Mbapp© scored the winning goal from a penalty. Following the game, Senator Amarilla posted a racist message about Mbapp© on X, prompting a response from both the athlete and the French President.
President Macron's support highlights the ongoing issue of racism in sports and his commitment to standing by French athletes in such situations. The incident has sparked discussions on social media, drawing attention to the need for more stringent measures against racism in sports.