Real Madrid apologise to China over Mbappe comments
Real Madrid apologised to China on Wednesday for Kylian Mbappe's comments poking fun at Mao Zedong, after the star striker's remarks sparked a social media storm and saw Spanish football yanked off state TV. Mocking former leader Mao -- blamed by historians for millions of deaths -- is taboo in China, and Mbappe's remarks saw him become the latest foreign sports figure to anger Beijing.Other…
Real Madrid expressed regret on Wednesday for Kylian Mbappe's comments mocking Mao Zedong, which sparked controversy in China. The club's apology came amid a social media backlash against the French forward, who joke about the former Chinese leader blamed for millions of deaths. Real Madrid joins Mbappe in issuing an apology, with the player himself expressing regret for his remarks and reiterating his respect for Chinese people.
The Spanish league La Liga saw its broadcasts pulled from Chinese television, and Chinese beverage and dairy firms severed ties with the star player. Mbappe's remarks were deemed unacceptable by Chinese authorities, with state media urging respect for history and culture.
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