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Kylian Mbappe loses two Chinese sponsorship deals after Mao joke

Dongpeng Beverage and Mengniu have ended their partnerships with the France captain as backlash over a video about a Mao Zedong meme draws a response from China's government.

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  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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  2. Mbappé Apologizes for Perceived Mao Insult After China Backlash
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  3. El comentario de Mbappé que provocó un conflicto con China: suspendieron LaLiga en todo el país y rompieron sus contratos
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  4. Chinese sponsors drop Mbappé, state TV suspends La Liga coverage, following Mao Zedong comment
    The42
  5. Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained
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