Crossfiled1 outlets · filed 28 October 2026
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.
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Both outlets focus on backlash in China over Kylian Mbappé and on sponsors ending ties. CNBC alone foregrounds Chinese state media warning that his apology will be judged against his actions, while Al Jazeera alone says three major Chinese brands have ended partnerships with him.
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