Kylian Mbappé apologises after Mao Zedong remark sparks outrage in China, sponsorship losses and TV boycott
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Key context: <p>The Real Madrid star faces a growing backlash after referring to a figure in an internet meme as a ‘Chinese dictator’, prompting three Chinese companies to cut ties, social media restrictions and the suspension of LaLiga broadcasts. French football superstar Kylian Mbappé has apologised following a major backlash in China over comments apparently referring to […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/10/27/kylian-mbappe-apologises-after-mao-zedong-remark-sparks-outrage-in-china-sponsorship-losses-and-tv-boycott/">Kylian Mbappé apologises after Mao Zedong remark sparks outrage in China, sponsorship losses and TV boycott</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The Real Madrid star faces a growing backlash after referring to a figure in an internet meme as a ‘Chinese dictator’, prompting three Chinese companies to cut ties, social media restrictions and the suspension of LaLiga broadcasts. French football superstar Kylian Mbappé has apologised following a major backlash in China over comments apparently referring to […] The post Kylian Mbappé apologises after Mao Zedong remark sparks outrage in China, sponsorship losses and TV boycott appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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