Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for remark about ‘Chinese dictator’
Three Chinese brands ended partnerships and state broadcaster CCTV suspended LaLiga coverage after Mbappé said the meme was ill judged.
- Kylian Mbappé apologized for comments about Mao Zedong that offended people in China and Chinese communities worldwide.
- Three Chinese companies ended their sponsorship deals with the soccer star following the controversy.
- The companies condemned his remarks, saying they opposed words or actions that hurt national sentiment.
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China: CCTV pulls LaLiga coverage over Mbappé row
CCTV, China’s state broadcaster, has suspended its coverage of Spanish LaLiga football, along with any match or commercial featuring Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé, after the player’s comments about a satirical meme image comparing him to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked controversy. A number of local companies have also announced the end of their […]
Mbappé and La Liga try to contain China fallout after ‘dictator’ comment
China has a history of ending agreements over comments, but Mbappé and La Liga may have done enough to control the damage. Kylian Mbappé and La Liga have apologised after calling Mao Zedong a “Chinese dictator” in reaction to an online meme. Mbappé attended the Ballon d’Or in London last night (26 October), where he […]
Soccer star Kylian Mbappe apologizes for apparent reference to Mao as a 'dictator'
Soccer star Kylian Mbappe apologized for comments in which he apparently referred to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator, after facing backlash and losing brand deals with at least three different Chinese companies.
Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as major brands cut ties over Mao meme controversy
Football superstar Kylian Mbappé is a familiar face across China but that could soon change. The Real Madrid forward has reportedly been dropped by two major Chinese brands after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
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