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Real Madrid apologise to Chinese people for Mbappe’s Mao ‘dictator’ remark
Mocking Mao Zedong is taboo in China, which is a lucrative market for players and teams such as Kylian Mbappe's Real.
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Real Madrid apologise to Chinese people for Mbappe’s Mao ‘dictator’ remark
Mocking Mao Zedong is taboo in China, which is a lucrative market for players and teams such as Kylian Mbappe's Real.
Mbappe seeks to defuse anger in China after Mao 'dictator' comment
France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe apologized to China due to a fierce backlash over his comments referring to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a dictator. It underscores the risk for global celebrities in the lucrative China market, where satire about Mao remains a social taboo.
Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as sponsors cut ties over viral meme
Chinese state media has warned Kylian Mbappé that his apology over remarks referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator will be judged against his actions.
Mao, memes and Mbappé: Chinese brands drop soccer star in fury over ‘dictator’ joke
The scale of the backlash prompted the French captain to apologize “to everyone my words have upset,” saying that his “comment was ill-judged.”
Mbappé Boycott in China Widens After Perceived Insult to Mao
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé is facing mounting backlash in China after comments perceived as insulting Mao Zedong, with state TV blocking his matches, social media freezing his accounts and a slew of companies dropping him as ambassador.
Key takeaways from Real Madrid’s El Clasico win over Barcelona
Real won their fifth straight game across all competitions and are finding their footing under veteran Jose Mourinho.
Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory
England captain Harry Kane is the favourite to win a wide open race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner at a glitzy London ceremony on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in the running to be named the world's best footballer.
Mbappé, Kane and Yamal top favourites list in wide open 2026 Ballon d’Or race
French forward Kylian Mbappé, England captain Harry Kane and Spain's Lamine Yamal are among the favourites to be crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner at a ceremony to be hosted Monday for the first time in England in recognition of the first winner Stanley Matthews.
Real Madrid thrash RB Leipzig as Mbappé scores in Champions League win
Real Madrid thrashed RB Leipzig 4-1 on Wednesday to secure their third consecutive Champions League victory. Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomande scored for Jose Mourinho’s side, while Tidiam Gomis replied for Leipzig. Mbappé has scored in all three European matches this season
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