India, July 7 -- France booked their place in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday after Kylian Mbappe converted the decisive penalty in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay.

However, much of the post-match discussion centered not on the result but on Paraguay's aggressive and physical approach throughout the contest.

The South American side was involved in several heated exchanges and incidents that appeared aimed at provoking the French players, with Mbappe among those repeatedly targeted during the match.

The controversy surrounding that encounter appears far from over.

Kylian Mbappe has now publicly condemned Celeste Amarilla, a Paraguayan senator who made racist remarks in the aftermath of France's World Cup victory over Pa...