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Kylian Mbappe apologises to China after Mao remarks cost him brand deals

Kylian Mbappe faced backlash for his comments about Mao Zedong, referring to him as a dictator. Major Chinese companies ended their endorsement deals with Mbappe following his remarks. He issued a public apology for any hurt caused to the Chinese people and their history. The controversy led to trending discussions on Chinese social media, criticizing the soccer star's comments.

27 Oct 2026 5:32 pm