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- 29.10.2026 11:42:00
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Kylian Mbappé’s joke about a meme featuring Mao Zedong has sparked widespread backlash in China. As a result, several major sponsors have reportedly ended their partnerships with him, while his social media accounts have faced restrictions.
According to reports, some television channels have also stopped airing advertisements featuring Mbappé and broadcasting La Liga matches. On October 27, the footballer admitted that his comments were inappropriate and apologized to the Chinese people.
Do you think a single joke can cause such a major controversy? 🤔⚽️