United Nations members condemned the senator's statement

Members of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights have publicly condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla's offensive statements against France captain Kylian Mbappe. According to this organization, "Senator Celeste Amarilla's racist and inhumane statements directed at football player Kylian Mbappe deserve the strongest condemnation, and sadly this is not an isolated case. Reports of the occurrence of racism throughout the 2026 World Cup reflect a larger problem that exists in football and sports in general. Politicians have a higher responsibility to fight racism Racism, discrimination and hateful language in their public statements. Countries and sports organizations need to proactively prevent all forms of racism and other forms of discrimination. They also need to ensure that they have independent and effective mechanisms to deal with violations. Social media companies also have a responsibility to prevent and eradicate racism and xenophobia on their platforms. rights," the organization said in a statement.

Previously, Senator Amarilla insultingly criticized striker Kylian Mbappe for not shaking hands with Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Bily after the match between the two teams in the 1/8 round of the 2026 World Cup. After that, the French player responded to the senator's statement when she threatened to give him a prison sentence, recalling the incident related to Ronaldinho. This incident not only sparked controversy surrounding racism in sports, but also showed the need for stronger regulations and measures to protect players from discriminatory and offensive words.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who condemned the Paraguayan senator's statement about Kylian Mbappe?

Members of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the statements of Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla.

For what reason did Senator Celeste Amarilla criticize Kylian Mbappe?

She criticized Kylian Mbappe for not shaking hands with Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Bily after the match between the two teams.

How is Senator Amarilla's statement described?

Senator Amarilla's statement was described as offensive, racist and inhumane.

Which organization has called for action against racism in football?

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on countries and sports organizations to proactively prevent racism.

How did Kylian Mbappe react to Senator Amarilla's statement?

Kylian Mbappe responded to the senator's statement when she threatened to give him a prison sentence, recalling the incident involving Ronaldinho.

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