Real Madrid Apologizes to China Over Mbappe’s Apparent Mao Joke
Automated summary•28 October 2026 at 10:10
Real Madrid issued an official apology to the Chinese people on Wednesday following controversy over remarks by its French star Kylian Mbappe.
The comments appeared to make light of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, triggering widespread anger on social media.
The backlash also led to the suspension of Spanish league football broadcasts in China, extending the fallout beyond the online debate.
The Spanish club’s apology came as it faced the repercussions of the controversy surrounding Mbappe’s remarks.
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