Paraguay Senator's Account Hacked After Mbappé Outburst
A Paraguayan senator claimed her Instagram was hacked after posting racist attacks on Kylian Mbappé following France's World Cup win, drawing condemnation from her government and a French discrimination investigation that could result in im
Celeste Amarilla, a Paraguayan senator, claims her Instagram account was hacked following a firestorm of posts attacking Kylian Mbappé after France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup knockout round. The 61-year-old senator had launched into a tirade against Mbappé immediately after the match ended, calling him a Cameroonian posing as French, using dehumanizing language, and suggesting he deserved to be slapped by Paraguayan players. When Mbappé responded and demanded an apology, Amarilla deleted some posts and threatened him with discrimination charges. She now claims her Instagram was hacked and denies responsibility for any future posts. Paraguay's government condemned her remarks on Monday, saying they contradicted "values and principles that inspire peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity that our country promotes." During a Paraguayan Senate session on Wednesday, Senate President Basilio Núñez said her comments were "not just bad but terrible and do not represent what most Paraguayans think." French prosecutors have launched an investigation into her statements for racial discrimination following a complaint filed by the French Football Federation. According to reports, prosecutors indicated the charges could result in up to one year in prison and fines of approximately 51,000 dollars.
