Three major Chinese brands have ended partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe
Mbappe faces backlash in China for meme fiasco Three major Chinese brands have ended partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe after his comments about a meme, showing his head on Mao Zedong’s body, sparked a backlash. Mbappe has apologised but the controversy has drawn criticism from Chinese fans.
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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe apologizes after Mao meme comments amid growing backlash in China
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27.10.2026
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