Mbappé loses Chinese sponsors after comments about Mao

Kylian Mbappé is at the centre of a controversy in China after a viral video surfaced, although its authenticity was not immediately verified. In it, he describes a meme pairing his face with that of someone he thinks is a “Chinese dictator,” apparently referring to Mao Zedong. Dongpeng Beverage ended its partnership with the Real Madrid forward with immediate effect, while China Mengniu Dairy also cut ties, citing its “zero tolerance” policy toward remarks that could offend the Chinese people.