Real Madrid Apologizes to China Over Mbappe's Mao Comment
Real Madrid apologized on October 28, 2026, after French forward Kylian Mbappe sparked backlash for calling late Chinese leader Mao Zedong a dictator. Chinese brands Mengniu, Shanghai Milkground Food Tech, and Eastroc Beverage ended partnerships with Mbappe following his remarks. The controversy arose from a podcast video where Mbappe joked about a meme photoshopping his face onto Mao's, which offended national sentiments in China.
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