Real Madrid apologises to China as LaLiga broadcast remains suspended

Managing Madrid • 28 Oct 14:31

Real Madrid issued an apology for Kylian Mbappé's meme comment, but China Media Group has not lifted its suspension of LaLiga broadcasts.

Al Jazeera • 28 Oct 13:05

Real Madrid issued an apology to Chinese supporters after Kylian Mbappé referred to Mao Zedong as a "dictator," prompting a media blackout and the suspension of several Chinese sponsorships.

The Hindu • 28 Oct 11:49

Real Madrid issued an apology after Kylian Mbappe referred to Mao Zedong as a dictator, prompting Chinese brands to end cooperation with the player.

Reuters • 28 Oct 10:52

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said his remarks about Mao Zedong were ill-judged, prompting Chinese state media to pull his advertising and social-media accounts, while analysts note the episode highlights the difficulty of navigating China’s cultural red lines.

Al Jazeera • 28 Oct 08:59

French football captain Kylian Mbappe issued an apology for a joke referencing Mao Zedong, prompting China to suspend La Liga broadcasts and sever brand partnerships.

CNA • 28 Oct 00:11

Kylian Mbappe issued an apology for remarks that appeared to label Mao Zedong a dictator, prompting protests from Chinese authorities, the termination of several sponsorships and broadcast suspensions.

Reuters • 27 Oct 22:40

France captain Kylian Mbappe issued an apology after referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator, prompting Chinese media bans and concerns among sponsors.

Al Jazeera • 27 Oct 13:19

French footballer Kylian Mbappe issued an apology for a remark that was interpreted as referencing a Chinese dictator, leading Chinese brands to terminate their contracts with him and prompting La Liga to issue a statement.

Al Jazeera • 27 Oct 09:32

French footballer Kylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands after a video showed him referring to Mao Zedong as a "Chinese dictator," prompting the companies to terminate their contracts.

Yahoo Sports • 27 Oct 08:48

Two major Chinese companies terminated their agreements with footballer Kylian Mbappe following a video in which he appeared to joke about a Chinese leader, citing a zero-tolerance policy for actions that offend national sentiments.

CNA • 27 Oct 04:30

Two major Chinese companies terminated their cooperation with football star Kylian Mbappe after a video surfaced in which he appeared to joke about Mao Zedong, prompting public backlash.