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Mbappé apologizes after being dropped by Chinese brands over ‘dictator’ comment

Outlet: Politico Europe · Paul Dallison · Published 27/10/2026 10:38 UTC

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

    Kylian Mbappé apologizes after being dropped by Chinese brands over ‘dictator’ comment

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https://www.politico.eu/article/kylian-mbappe-dropped-by-chinese-brands-over-dictator-comment/
Published
27/10/2026 10:38 UTC
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27/10/2026 11:09 UTC
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fca20c718c58fa84 · 76 words
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