France football chief backs Real Madrid’s Mbappe after China apology
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe should be allowed to move on after apology to China, says French football federation chief.
French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo has defended Kylian Mbappe in the wake of a China-related controversy, stating the situation has been "a little exaggerated." The Real Madrid star faced backlash after jokingly placing his image over that of Mao Zedong in an internet meme. However, Diallo believes the explanation provided by Mbappe and his club should be sufficient.
Despite this, China has responded negatively, with three Chinese companies dropping sponsorship deals and state broadcaster China Media Group suspending La Liga coverage. Real Madrid also stands to lose financially as they own a stake in Mbappe's image rights. Diallo's comments provide some support for the French forward, but the controversy continues to drag on and poses a challenge for Real Madrid, especially with upcoming fixtures.
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