Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for remark about ‘Chinese dictator’
- 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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From Mbappe to NBA stars: Sports figures who have drawn China’s ire
Major brands in China have dropped French football star Kylian Mbappe, saying he “hurt the feelings of the Chinese people” after a video circulated online in which he apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong. He is the latest in a string of global athletes to have faced public backlash and financial repercussions in China after commenting on politically sensitive topics. Here are some high-profile cases: Taiwan a ‘country’ Eight-time NBA…
The Asian government maintains the boycott and the commercial and audiovisual restrictions on the forward after its controversial montage on the founder of the People's Republic
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‘Not accepted. Not forgiven!!’ : French superstar’s ‘dictator Mao’ meme ignites fury in China
The Real Madrid striker has apologised for remarks about a viral meme that likened him to Mao Zedong, after a furious backlash in China saw him lose promotional deals and broadcasts of his matches suspended.”
Kylian Mbappe Issues Apology to China Following 'Dictator' Remark and Subsequent Brand Backlash | ⚽ LatestLY
Kylian Mbappé has apologised to China after referring to Mao Zedong as a 'Chinese dictator' in a viral video, sparking a major controversy. The Real Madrid forward's 'ill-judged' comments led to major Chinese brands like Dongpeng and Mengniu terminating lucrative sponsorship deals and state television suspending La Liga broadcasts. ⚽ Kylian Mbappe Issues Apology to China Following 'Dictator' Remark and Subsequent Brand Backlash.
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