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Gill Apologizes for Mbappé Incident

Published July 5, 2026 · Updated July 5, 2026 · Mundo Deportivo

Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill acknowledged throwing the ball at Kylian Mbappé's back as France celebrated their quarterfinal qualification, calling it 'a moment of heat'.

Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill admitted having "a moment of heat" this Saturday when he threw the ball to Kylian Mbappé's back during France's celebration of qualifying for the quarterfinals.

"I congratulated him with a handshake, but when he didn't respond, I reacted emotionally," Gill explained. "I just did that, but I calmed down afterward." The goalkeeper later congratulated France for their victory. biznow.biz

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