Football: Kylian Mbappé’s “Chinese dictator” joke frustrates China

Author: Afuane AhmedPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: China

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Football: Kylian Mbappé’s “Chinese dictator” joke frustrates China

The headline says Kylian Mbappé made a joke referring to a “Chinese dictator,” prompting frustration in China. The provided text does not give the context of the joke or details about the reactions.

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