Anti-Mbappé racism: after Paraguay, an unprecedented crisis with libertarian Argentina

The vice-governor of the Argentine province of Mendoza, Hebe Casado, was declared persona non grata by the French embassy after calling the French team an 'African team with bad manners' on X. This rare diplomatic sanction follows racist comments made after the French team's victory over Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16. Casado, a member of Javier Milei's party, denies any racist intent, presenting her remarks as football folklore. Ambassador Romain Nadal justified the decision, stating that racism is not an opinion but a crime.