Real Madrid Apologizes to China Over Mbappe’s Mao Remarks

Real Madrid issued a formal apology to the Chinese people on Wednesday after remarks by French star Kylian Mbappe sparked widespread anger on social media.

Mbappe appeared to joke about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, prompting a backlash that extended beyond the Spanish club.

The controversy led to the suspension of broadcasts of Spanish league football matches in China, widening the fallout from the player’s comments.

Real Madrid’s apology followed the public outcry. Details of Mbappe’s remarks and the wording of the club’s statement were not provided, nor was a timeline for broadcasts to resume.