Mbappe apologises for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after being dropped by Chinese brands

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1. Excerpt · detected on 27/10/2026 12:38 UTC

   At least three Chinese companies are cutting ties with French footballer Kylian Mbappe has apologised for an "ill-judged" remark about Mao Zedong after he appeared to refer to Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, as a dictator. being dropped by Chinese brands.

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   French football star Mbappe apologises for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after being dropped by Chinese brands after 'dictator' remark

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