Mbappé apologises as China bans La Liga broadcasts and ends sponsorships

Mbappé apologises as China bans La Liga broadcasts and ends sponsorships

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Kylian Mbappé apologized on 28 October for remarks that were taken as calling Mao Zedong a dictator, after which Chinese authorities suspended La Liga broadcasts in the country and several sponsors, including Dongpeng Beverage and Mengniu, terminated their partnerships with the player, CNA reported. Earlier, two major Chinese brands, Dongpeng Beverage and Mengniu, ended their contracts with Mbappé after a video showed him refer to Mao as a "Chinese dictator," and La Liga issued a statement condemning the comment.

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28 अक्टूबर 2026
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China says it takes Mbappe’s apology ‘seriously’ after Mao dictator comment
China says it takes Mbappe’s apology ‘seriously’ after Mao dictator comment

Al Jazeera • 28 अक्टू 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.

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

CNA • 28 अक्टू 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.

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

Reuters • 27 अक्टू 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.

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Kylian Mbappe apologises after ‘dictator’ comment angers Chinese fans
Kylian Mbappe apologises after ‘dictator’ comment angers Chinese fans

Al Jazeera • 27 अक्टू 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.

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

Al Jazeera • 27 अक्टू 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.

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Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'
Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'

Yahoo Sports • 27 अक्टू 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.

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Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'
Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'

CNA • 27 अक्टू 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.

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