The case of racist messages against Kylian Mbappé continues to have international repercussions. This July 7, Real Madrid expressed its support for the French striker in an official statement and condemned the publications made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after the match between France and Paraguay for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
With the position of the white team, the controversy stops involving only the French Football Federation, the Government of Paraguay and the French authorities, and also incorporates the club that owns the federative rights of the footballer, which assumed a public defense of one of its main figures.
In the statement released through its official channels, Real Madrid expressed “its most resounding rejection of the regrettable racist and xenophobic demonstrations” directed against Mbappé.
The institution also questioned that these types of expressions came from a public representative, considering that they are “improper for a political representative” and contrary to the values that those who hold elected office should promote.
Mbappé, a reference for millions
The Madrid club also based its position on the social impact that the footballer has beyond the field of play.
“Kylian Mbappé is a reference for millions of people, especially for boys and girls around the world,” said the entity, warning that normalizing this type of attacks affects coexistence and transmits a message contrary to the principles promoted by sport.
The statement concludes by reaffirming Real Madrid’s commitment to the fight against racism, xenophobia and any form of violence or discrimination, by maintaining that “these behaviors that incite hatred should have no place in society.”
The case continues to grow
The controversy began after France’s victory over Paraguay in the round of 16, when Amarilla published several offensive messages against Mbappé on the social network X.
The publications provoked a response from the French captain, who described the legislator as a “despicable and unworthy of her position” woman and clarified that her comments did not represent the Paraguayan people.
Since then, the French Football Federation announced legal actions before the Paris Prosecutor’s Office; The Government of Paraguay officially rejected the senator’s statements and clarified that they corresponded exclusively to a personal position; International organizations also condemned the messages, while Amarilla herself acknowledged that her expressions had racist content, although she tried to justify them out of frustration after the elimination of Albirroja.
A case that transcends the World Cup
The incorporation of Real Madrid into the debate confirms that the episode now exceeds the scope of a controversy that arose during the World Cup.
What began as a reaction after a round of 16 match now involves a national federation, two governments, international organizations, French justice and the most successful club in Europe, in a case that continues to accumulate sporting and institutional repercussions while Mbappé prepares to play in the World Cup quarterfinals with the French team.