Jose Mourinho breaks silence on Kylian Mbappe China controversy as Real Madrid manager defends 'great class' response

Real Madrid's manager Jose Mourinho has spoken out on the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe's remarks about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The French captain faced backlash and lost commercial deals after calling Mao a dictator. The situation was swiftly addressed by Mbappe and Real Madrid, with both issuing apologies and the league's president setting up a crisis unit.

Mourinho praised the team's handling of the issue, noting that it was a reminder of the risks in today's world when making statements. The commercial fallout was significant, with several Chinese brands severing ties with Mbappe. Despite the off-pitch distractions, the team will focus on their upcoming match against Racing Santander, aiming to close the gap at the top of the table.