Mbappé Apologizes for Mao Joke as Chinese Brands Drop Him
Kylian Mbappé called his comment about a “Chinese dictator” meme ill-judged and apologized Tuesday. Dairy giant Mengniu and drinks maker Dongpeng cut ties, La Liga said it deeply regrets the offence, and China’s foreign ministry weighed in.
What’s confirmed
- Kylian Mbappé called his comment about a “Chinese dictator” meme ill-judged and apologized Tuesday.
- Dairy giant Mengniu and drinks maker Dongpeng cut ties, La Liga said it deeply regrets the offence, and China’s foreign ministry weighed in.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: Mbappé’s own statement on X.| ✓ | AP Counted |
| ✓ | BBC Counted |
| ✓ | The Guardian Counted |
| ✓ | NBC News Counted |
| ✓ | Euronews Counted |
Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 96% with 5 independent confirmations.
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