French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator
French prosecutors have launched an investigation into a Paraguayan senator who directed racist abuse at Kylian Mbappé following a World Cup match. The French Football Federation filed a formal complaint regarding the senator's social media posts, which included derogatory remarks about Mbappé's heritage.
Why it matters
The case highlights the growing legal and institutional efforts to combat online hate speech and racism directed at professional athletes.
Kylian Mbappé scored the penalty that sent France into the World Cup quarter-finals in a bruising win over Paraguay. Photograph: Allstar Picture Library Ltd/Richard Sellers/Apl/Sportsphoto Kylian Mbappé scored the penalty that sent France into the World Cup quarter-finals in a bruising win over Paraguay. Photograph: Allstar Picture Library Ltd/Richard Sellers/Apl/Sportsphoto France French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla could face charges after a complaint by the French Football Federation over social media posts after World Cup match
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