Real Madrid Matches Still Banned in China Despite Mbappe Apology

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: China

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Real Madrid Matches Still Banned in China Despite Mbappe Apology

Chinese sports channels did not broadcast Real Madrid’s La Liga match on Sunday, despite Kylian Mbappe’s apology. Mbappe said his comments about a Mao Zedong meme featuring his face had been “ill judged.” Real Madrid matches therefore remain off Chinese television.

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