China Suspends LaLiga Coverage After Mbappé’s Mao Meme Comment Sparks Backlash
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has reportedly suspended LaLiga broadcasts following backlash over comments Kylian Mbappé made about a meme featuring his face alongside former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The Real Madrid forward said in an interview that he found the meme amusing and shared it with friends. The remark drew criticism online in China, while several brands reportedly ended their sponsorship agreements with him. Mbappé has apologised, saying his comment was ill-judged and that he respects the Chinese people and their history. LaLiga president Javier Tebas also said the player’s remarks were personal and did not represent the league.
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