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Kylian Mbappé apologises after Chinese sponsors drop him over Mao joke

The backlash has spread beyond Mbappé's advertising deals, with reports of television restrictions raising the stakes for Real Madrid and La Liga in China.

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Chapters · 2

  1. 1Kylian Mbappe loses two Chinese sponsorship deals after Mao joke
  2. 2Kylian Mbappé apologises after Chinese sponsors drop him over Mao joke

Key moments · 4

Circulating video shows Mbappe discussing a dictator meme

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Online backlash grows over comments deemed insulting to Mao

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Dongpeng Beverage ends its sponsorship deal with Mbappe

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China warns against remarks that hurt national feelings

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  1. Mbappé Apologizes for Perceived Mao Insult After China Backlash
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  2. El comentario de Mbappé que provocó un conflicto con China: suspendieron LaLiga en todo el país y rompieron sus contratos
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  3. Chinese sponsors drop Mbappé, state TV suspends La Liga coverage, following Mao Zedong comment
    The42
  4. Kylian Mbappe Apologises For Dictator Meme Joke After China Bans La Liga Broadcast - Controversy Explained
    Times now
  5. Mbappé ha desatado una ola de indignación en China, pero no es el primero que vive una polémica así de masiva y algunos creadores de videojuegos lo saben bien
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