Kylian Mbappé apologizes after Chinese brands drop him over Mao remark

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Kylian Mbappé apologized for an ill-judged remark calling Mao Zedong a dictator in an interview about memes. Chinese companies cut ties with the France star after the backlash.

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Chinese brands drop Mbappé after comment about 'Chinese dictator' meme ESPN
Mbappe sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China BBC Sport