Mbappe apologises for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after being dropped by Chinese brands

Outlet: Sky News · Published 27/10/2026 08:51 UTC

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French footballer Kylian Mbappe has apologised for an "ill-judged" remark about Mao Zedong after being dropped by Chinese brands.

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~~At least three Chinese companies are cutting ties with~~ French footballer Kylian Mbappe has apologised for an "ill-judged" remark about Mao Zedong after ~~he appeared to refer to Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, as a dictator.~~ being dropped by Chinese brands.

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~~French football star~~ Mbappe apologises for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after being dropped by Chinese brands ~~after 'dictator' remark~~

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Source: https://news.sky.com/story/french-football-star-kylian-mbappe-dropped-by-chinese-brands-after-dictator-remark-13604279
Published: 27/10/2026 08:51 UTC
Captured: 27/10/2026 10:09 UTC
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