CCTV halts LaLiga broadcasts following Mbappé meme incident

CCTV did not air any LaLiga matches on November 1, 2026, amid a suspension of coverage connected to Kylian Mbappé’s controversial comments about a meme comparing him to Mao Zedong. This decision follows LaLiga’s outreach to Chinese media authorities after Mbappé issued an apology. While the state broadcaster has removed matches from its schedule, LaLiga's exclusive digital partner, Migu, continues to provide most of its coverage. Other matches from recent weeks remain accessible on Migu's platform, although it does not feature some Real Madrid games from earlier this season. The timing for a return to full coverage on CCTV remains unclear as negotiations continue between LaLiga and Chinese media.

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