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Mbappé's Name Pulled From Beijing Store Shelves as China's La Liga Blackout Enters Its Second Weekend

Kylian Mbappé's comment about a meme involving Mao Zedong triggered three sponsorship cancellations, removed his jerseys from a Beijing Adidas store and led CCTV to suspend La Liga broadcasts in China.

Latin Times · Nov 1

Soccer star Kylian Mbappe apologizes for apparent reference to Mao as a ''dictator''

Kylian Mbappe faced backlash for comments referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator during an interview. The controversy led to several Chinese companies terminating sponsorship agreements with the soccer player. Following the backlash, Mbappe issued an apology expressing his respect for the Chinese people and their history. Various media organizations…

The Economic Times · Oct 28

Memes, Mao Zedong, Millions at Stake: Explaining Kylian Mbappe’s Ongoing Controversy

Mbappé’s Ballon d’Or snub was compounded by an unexpected twist which could have serious reputational and financial repercussions.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 27

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…

The Economic Times · Oct 27

Several Chinese brands cut ties with Kylian Mbappe after dictator meme comments

Mbappé appeared alongside Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi in an advert for Mengniu

The Independent UK · Oct 27

Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'

The backlash against Kylian Mbappe has escalated as two prominent Chinese companies, Dongpeng and Mengniu, have severed their partnerships with him. This reaction comes in response to his remarks about Mao Zedong, which surfaced in a viral video that sparked outrage among Chinese internet users.

The Economic Times · Oct 27

Kylian Mbappé loses two major China sponsorship deals over Mao Zedong joke

French football star Kylian Mbappé was dropped by two major Chinese brands on Tuesday after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former leader Mao Zedong. Energy drink giant Dongpeng and dairy producer Mengniu said they had terminated their partnerships, citing remarks that offended Chinese national…

France 24 · Oct 27