Real Madrid apologises to China over Mbappé comments

Real Madrid apologised to the Chinese people after Kylian Mbappé joked about a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong, triggering a major backlash. Mbappé had also apologised in French, Chinese and English, saying he understood that his remarks had hurt people in China and Chinese communities worldwide. China suspended broadcasts of La Liga, while brands including Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground ended partnerships with the player. His accounts on Weibo and Xiaohongshu were blocked, and he continued to face criticism from Chinese social media users.