Mbappé apologises, Chinese sponsors cut ties and broadcasts halted

Football star Kylian Mbappe apologises for apparent reference to Mao as a 'dictator'

CNA • 28 oct. 00h11

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.

Mbappe seeks to defuse anger in China after Mao 'dictator' comment

Reuters • 27 oct. 22h40

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

Kylian Mbappe apologises after ‘dictator’ comment angers Chinese fans

Al Jazeera • 27 oct. 13h19

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.

Kylian Mbappe loses Chinese sponsors for calling Mao ‘Chinese dictator’

Al Jazeera • 27 oct. 09h32

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.

Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'

Yahoo Sports • 27 oct. 08h48

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.

Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'

CNA • 27 oct. 04h30

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.