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A 36‑hour saga that began with a politically charged FIFA ruling ended in a humiliating defeat, exposing deep defensive flaws and sparking a debate about the intersection of politics and sport.
A Paraguayan senator’s social‑media posts mocking French star Kylian Mbappé have prompted a criminal investigation, a public apology and a clash between governments.
The United States suffered a 4‑1 defeat to Belgium, marking the fourth straight round‑of‑16 exit and ending a hopeful tournament run.
After scoring the only goal in France's 1‑0 victory over Paraguay, Kylian Mbappé denounced a senator's racist taunts, prompting a swift rebuttal and renewed debate over sportsmanship and racial abuse.
France forward Kylian Mbappé denounced a vile attack on his heritage by Paraguay’s Senator Celeste Amarilla, demanding accountability as the FFF files a criminal complaint.
Kylian Mbappé responded to a senator’s racist slur with a strong public rebuke, while the French Football Federation vowed to file criminal charges, reigniting the debate over racism in international football.