China takes Mbappe’s apology ‘seriously’ after Mao comment

China said it takes Kylian Mbappe’s apology seriously after a joke about Mao Zedong in a video interview, since removed, triggered a social media backlash. The France captain called his remark ill-judged and apologised in French, Chinese and English. La Liga matches have been suspended from broadcast in China, while sponsors Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground ended their partnerships with the player.