Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, has expressed his support for Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the national men's football team, in light of the recent derogatory comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla. Macron praised Mbappe for scoring 'another goal' in the battle against racism.

The controversy erupted when Amarilla referred to Mbappe as a 'colonised Cameroonian' and accused him of 'pretending to be French' while labeling him as 'resentful, newly rich, arrogant, and ugly.' She further claimed that France's victory was merely a fluke and suggested that Mbappe was 'nervous and scared' during the match. In response, Mbappe condemned her as a 'despicable woman' unworthy of her role.

Macron tweeted, 'Another goal for Kylian Mbappe. Against racism this time. All my support. When words defile, our values respond: dignity, respect, fraternity.' His message highlighted the importance of standing against racism.

In response to Amarilla's comments, the Paraguayan government issued a statement condemning her remarks. They emphasized that her statements do not reflect the views of the government or the Paraguayan people, reaffirming their commitment to human rights and respect for all individuals.

The French Football Federation (FFF) has also voiced its support for Mbappe, labeling Amarilla's comments as 'criminal and reprehensible.' They announced plans to file a report with the prosecutor's office to pursue legal action against the senator, standing firmly with Mbappe and all victims of such hateful remarks.