Mbappe apologises for ‘ill-judged’ comment about Mao Zedong
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October 27, 2026
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PARIS, France (AFP) — Kylian Mbappe apologised on Tuesday for his “ill-judged” comment about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, which has led to Chinese brands dropping the Real Madrid forward.
“My comment was ill-judged, and I now understand that it hurt many people in China and in Chinese communities around the world. I apologise to everyone my words have upset,” the Frenchman said in a statement.
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