Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for remark about ‘Chinese dictator’
Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground ended deals with Mbappé after a viral clip drew criticism and prompted backlash over remarks seen as insulting to Chinese sentiment.
- 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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VIDEO - Due to a still unauthenticated video in which he calls Mao Zedong a dictator, Kylian Mbappé lost two contracts with Chinese brands accusing him of "offensive to national feelings".
Kylian Mbappe: Why star has said sorry to China and Chinese communities over alleged Mao Zedong comments, full La Liga statement, confirmed brands to have dropped Real Madrid and France football icon
Here's why Kylian Mbappe has apologised to Chinese fans, what the striker and La Liga have said and the reaction in China.
Chinese companies collectively terminated contracts with Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the French national football team and a member of Real Madrid, following a controversy over him caricaturing former Chinese President Mao Zedong. After Mbappé issued a public apology, Chinese state media stated, “We hope he reflects on his actions and corrects his wrong conduct.”
French footballer Kylian Mbappé joked about Communist China's first leader, Mao Zedong. Now he's being mutilated in China.
Real Madrid's French player has had to apologize after a joke about Mao Zedong that hasn't sat well with CCTV, Chinese state television
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