Real Madrid Apologises to China After Mbappé’s Mao Zedong Remarks Spark Backlash

Real Madrid has apologised to Chinese fans after comments by Kylian Mbappé about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong triggered widespread backlash. The controversy followed a clip from an interview in which Mbappé described Mao as a dictator while discussing an online meme. Mbappé later apologised in French, Chinese and English, saying he did not intend to offend anyone and respected China and its history. Several Chinese companies reportedly ended commercial partnerships with the France captain, while Chinese platforms restricted activity linked to his accounts. LaLiga president Javier Tebas also apologised to Chinese supporters and set up a crisis unit over the possible impact on the league's relationship with the Chinese market.

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