Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé apologized after comments about a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong sparked backlash in China. He described his remark as “ill-judged” and said he understood it had hurt people in China and Chinese communities worldwide. Several Chinese brands ended partnerships with him, while La Liga also apologized to Chinese fans. The BBC reported that the circulating clip did not show Mbappé naming Mao directly. The episode prompted online calls for a boycott, reflecting Mao’s sensitivity.
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