China: Real Madrid responds to Mbappé controversy and apologizes

After a clip from The Bridge podcast, filmed in April and hosted by Aurélien Tchouaméni, Kylian Mbappé apologized on Tuesday for remarks about a meme depicting him with Mao Zedong, whom he mistook for a “Chinese dictator.” On Wednesday, October 28, Real Madrid apologized to the Chinese people for any offense caused by its player’s comments. The club reaffirmed its respect for China, its history, culture and citizens, and its commitment to respect and understanding between cultures.