Kylian Mbappé issues apology for Mao Zedong comment amid backlash
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 12:56 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Kylian Mbappé has issued an apology to his Chinese fans following backlash from a comment made on a French talk show. While discussing a meme that portrayed him with Mao Zedong's image, he referred to Zedong as 'a Chinese dictator.' This remark has led at least three Chinese companies to end their partnerships with him. In his apology, Mbappé acknowledged that his words hurt many people in China and expressed his respect for the Chinese nation. La Liga has also distanced itself from the comments and emphasized its commitment to maintaining good relations in China. The fallout includes reports that broadcasts of La Liga have been halted in the country.
- •Mbappé made a controversial comment referencing Mao Zedong during a talk show.
- •Three companies, including Mengniu, ended partnerships with Mbappé over the remarks.
- •La Liga issued an apology and reaffirmed its relationship with Chinese partners.
- •The comment led to reports of halted La Liga broadcasts in China.
- •Mbappé expressed deep respect for the Chinese people in his apology.
- 12:56 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappé apologizes for 'dictator' comment after being dropped from multiple partnerships in China
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappé apologizes to Chinese fans over Mao Zedong comment
"Just hours after losing out to Harry Kane in the 2026 Ballon d’Or race, Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has now issued an official apology to his Chinese fans. The controversy erupted after a video went viral in which Mbappé is heard saying that the funniest meme he had seen of himself was one where his face had been photoshopped onto that of some […] The post Kylian Mbappé apologizes to Chinese fans over Mao Zedong comment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Kylian Mbappé already issued an apology for his comment.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 12:56 PMKylian Mbappé apologizes for 'dictator' comment after being dropped from multiple partnerships in China
Kylian Mbappé already issued an apology for his comment.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 12:46 PMKylian Mbappé apologizes to Chinese fans over Mao Zedong comment
Just hours after losing out to Harry Kane in the 2026 Ballon d’Or race, Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has now issued an official apology to his Chinese fans. The controversy erupted after a video went viral in which Mbappé is heard saying that the funniest meme he had seen of himself was one where his face had been photoshopped onto that of some […] The post Kylian Mbappé apologizes to Chinese fans over Mao Zedong comment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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