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Kylian Mbappé controversy in China (3 clusters)
China imposes sanctions on La Liga and Mbappé following controversial remarks
A diplomatic and commercial crisis has emerged between China and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé after the player referred to a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong as involving a “Chinese dictator” during a podcast interview.
In response, the China Media Group (CMG) has reportedly suspended broadcasts of La Liga matches on its streaming platform, Migu, including Real Madrid’s upcoming fixture against Racing Santander. Commercial repercussions have also intensified, with at least three Chinese companies, including Dongpeng, Mengniu, and Milkground, reportedly terminating their sponsorship agreements with Mbappé. Additionally, his image is being removed from various Chinese social media platforms and retail products.
Both Kylian Mbappé and La Liga President Javier Tebas have issued apologies to the Chinese people. Real Madrid also released a formal statement expressing respect for China’s history and culture. Despite these efforts, Chinese state media and officials have maintained a critical stance, and some reports suggest the boycott may continue.
Entities
China Media Group · Kylian Mbappé · La Liga · LaLiga · Mao Zedong · Real Madrid
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 34 SOURCES] China Media Group suspended the broadcasting of LaLiga matches and Mbappé-related advertisements. www.artistesbf.org · dominicanaaldia.com · mediospublicos.uy · revistamercado.do · gazetanoticias.com · +23 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Dongpeng Beverage, Mengniu, and Milkground ended their commercial partnerships with Mbappé. www.artistesbf.org · dominicanaaldia.com · gazetanoticias.com · revistamercado.do · esporte.ig.com.br · +6 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, stated that Beijing takes the apologies seriously. www.artistesbf.org · mediospublicos.uy · infopress.pe · ts.mk · www.guvengazetesi.com.tr · +4 more
- [● 42 SOURCES] Kylian Mbappé referred to a meme featuring his face on Mao Zedong as a 'Chinese dictator'. www.artistesbf.org · dominicanaaldia.com · mediospublicos.uy · revistamercado.do · gazetanoticias.com · +30 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Real Madrid issued a formal apology to the Chinese people www.artistesbf.org · dominicanaaldia.com · mediospublicos.uy · revistamercado.do · gazetanoticias.com · +14 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] LaLiga president Javier Tebas met with the Chinese ambassador in Spain to address the situation. gazetanoticias.com · jornada.com.pe · dominicanaaldia.com · vanguardadonorte.com.br · wdctv.news · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Mbappé's social media accounts faced restrictions on platforms like Weibo and Xiaohongshu. esporte.ig.com.br · infopress.pe · www.elbuentono.com.mx · schweiznews.ch · informim.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] The U.S. House Select Committee on China stated that Mao Zedong was indeed a dictator. www.voanews.com · jornada.com.pe · theamericantribune.com · vreme.mk
- [● 10 SOURCES] Kylian Mbappé identified a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong as one of his favorites during an interview movistaresports.com · www.excelsior.com.mx · gipedo.politis.com.cy · sportime.sigmalive.com · alaoual.com · +4 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, stated the dispute is somewhat excessive. gipedo.politis.com.cy · alaoual.com · alsaudi.news · s.alwakeelnews.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has reportedly suspended La Liga match broadcasts movistaresports.com · gipedo.politis.com.cy · alaoual.com · alsaudi.news · s.alwakeelnews.com · +4 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Younes Khelifi is the creator of the deepfake meme depicting Mbappé as Mao Zedong. sportime.sigmalive.com · www.excelsior.com.mx
Sources
Mbappé présente ses excuses après la colère de ses sponsors chinois
[www.artistesbf.org]
Intereses comerciales, razones de las disculpas de LaLiga con China
[dominicanaaldia.com]
МБАПЕ ЈА РАЗБЕСНА КИНА, ЛА ЛИГА ЈА ПЛАЌА ЦЕНАТА
[ohridsky.com]
Détail d'article
[www.dhnet.be]
Çin'de Mbappe formaları yakıldı, sponsorlar çekildi
[turksportplatform.com]
Mbappé se envolve em crise diplomática ao gostar de meme com ditador chinês
[brasilemfolhas.com.br]
Polémique Mbappé en Chine : Philippe Diallo prend la défense du capitaine des Bleus
[www.footiledefrance.fr]
Real Madrid, Çin'den özür diledi - Spor - Güven Gazetesi - 1971'den Bugüne
[www.guvengazetesi.com.tr]
なぜ中国人はエムバペにこんなに過剰反応しているんだ?他国ならこんなことありえないぞ?
[kaigai.ch]
Mbappé ofrece disculpas a China tras polémico "meme de dictador"
[oronoticiaspuebla.com]
Viral Video soal Mao Zedong, Kylian Mbappe Kehilangan Sponsor di China
[sport.harianjogja.com]
China suspende transmissão de LaLiga no país após fala de Kyllian Mbappé
[vanguardadonorte.com.br]
La polémica de Mbappé pone en jaque la economía del Real Madrid
[www.bernabeudigital.com]
Mbappé desata polémica en China por comentario sobre Mao Zedong; Real Madrid ofrece disculpas
[www.elbuentono.com.mx]
El Real Madrid pide disculpas a China por polémicas declaraciones de Mbappé sobre Mao
[www.elpaisvallenato.com]
The FFF monitors the Kylian Mbappé and China controversy
[frenchfootballweekly.com]
Kylian Mbappe krizinde fatura kabardı: Real Madrid ve yıldıza Çin şoku
[www.gazetebirlik.com]
Real Madrid Minta Maaf ke Masyarakat China, Begini Duduk Perkaranya
[www.liputan6.com]
China mantiene suspensión de LaLiga pese a disculpas de Mbappé
[jornada.com.pe]
Mbappe krizi büyüyor! Sponsorluklar bir bir iptal ediliyor - Korkusuz Gazetesi
[www.korkusuz.com.tr]
Przeprosiny Mbappe nie zakończyły sporu z Chinami
[magiapilki.pl]
Chińczycy nie są normalni!
[naszeblogi.pl]
Cuando China Apagó La NBA: El Precedente Del Veto Al Real Madrid
[www.elperiodico.digital]
Kylian Mbappé présente ses excuses après un mème sur Mao Zedong
[www.nouvelles-du-monde.com]
Wypowiedź Mbappé o Mao Zedongu kosztuje go kontrakty w Chinach
[polityka.co.pl]
Mbappé pidió disculpas por sus comentarios sobre Mao Zedong | Santa Rosa Radio Tv
[radiosantarosa.com.pe]
Mbappé peut faire perdre gros au Real Madrid
[real-france.fr]
Mbappé pierde contratos millonarios en China por polémica con Mao Zedong
[revistaplus.com.py]
姆巴佩逾2.2億代言費蒸發！皇馬9700萬中國市場同遭波及 | ETtoday運動雲 | ETtoday新聞雲
[sports.ettoday.net]
皇家马德里俱乐部就姆巴佩涉华言论致歉
[sputniknews.cn]
Mbappé et la Chine : pourquoi la France évite, pour l’instant, le choc
[www.24matins.fr]
Mbappé y la escoba china
[www.atlantico.net]
Mbappe's China Crisis Exposes Hidden Risks for Global Brands
[www.chiangraitimes.com]
Viker sig för Kina i Mbappé-gate: ”Visar sin makt”
[www.dagensmedia.se]
Neoprostljiva napaka »diktatorja« Mbappeja
[www.delo.si]
Ο δημιουργός του meme που εξόργισε την Κίνα... αναρωτιέται: «Θα μου κάνει μήνυση ο Εμπαπέ;»
[sportime.sigmalive.com]
مبابي يخسر 7 ملايين يورو بسبب أزمة الصين.. والاعتذار لم يغير موقف الرعاة
[www.elbalad.news]
Tras Mbappé, Hello Kitty se disculpa con China
[www.eldia.com]
Tras el gesto con Ceuta, Mbappé se mete en un nuevo lío… ahora con China
[elfarodeceuta.es]
Kiki, l'opinió de Tian Riba
[www.elnacional.cat]
法綠黨領袖：毛澤東是獨裁者 姆巴佩在說事實
[www.epochtimes.com]
Vídeo: torcedores chineses queimam camisas de Mbappé em protesto
[esporte.ig.com.br]
Mbappé desaparece de eFootball y FC Online en China - Movistar eSports
[movistaresports.com]
Real Madrid Apologizes for Kylian Mbappé’s “Ill-Judged” Comment to Repair Chinese Relations
[www.essentiallysports.com]
Aux côtés de Mbappé, la France défie la Chine
[www.foot01.com]
Carine Galli se lâche sur Kylian Mbappé
[www.football.fr]
Lâché par tout le monde, Mbappé reçoit un soutien inattendu
[www.football365.fr]
エムバペは発信力に優れる一方で失言も…？ 中国での騒動で問われる周囲のサポート体制をスペイン紙指摘
[www.footballchannel.jp]
Kylian Mbappe apology fails to calm angry Chinese fans
[geeky.com.ng]
«Κάπως υπερβολική η διαμάχη με την Κίνα για τον Εμπαπέ»
[gipedo.politis.com.cy]
Efek Luar Biasa Mbappe Sebut Mao Zedong Diktator: China Murka, Permintaan Maaf Pun Muncul
[international.sindonews.com]