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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

Kylian Mbappé Apologises in Three Languages as Three Chinese Brands Cut Ties Over Mao Zedong Meme Controversy

Kylian Mbappé has apologised in French, Chinese and English after three Chinese companies ended commercial agreements following a disputed video involving a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27

Harry Kane completes his arc from Orient loanee to Ballon d’Or winner

In today’s Football Daily: The one-season wonder who lasted a decade

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27

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Football: Mbappé apologises for 'ill-judged' joke about China's Mao Zedong that led several brands to drop him

The decision came after the clip spread on social media across China, where jokes about Mao, who died in 1976, are seen as disrespectful.

Euronews · 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

Kylian Mbappé Gets a Red Card From China Over 'Dictator' Joke, but Is the Video Even Real?

Kylian Mbappé is facing reported sponsorship fallout in China after a viral clip appeared to reference Mao Zedong, although the footage has not been independently verified.

International Business Times UK · 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

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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

China’s businesses get top billing at World Cup after team flops

Chinese brands, including Wanda Group and Vivo, are the biggest-spending sponsors at the 2022 tournament.

Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2022

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