Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as sponsors cut ties over viral meme

Reported by 6 outlets. First seen 27 Oct 2026, 08:54 UTC; latest report 28 Oct 2026, 06:01 UTC. Headline shown is one outlet’s wording.

Reported by 6 outlets

First seen 1 d ago · latest 5 h ago

ABC News (Australia): Chinese sponsors cut ties with Kylian Mbappé after Mao meme backlash 1 d ago
Africanews: Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as major brands cut ties over Mao meme controversy 19 h ago
BBC News: Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained 17 h ago
CNBC: Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as sponsors cut ties over viral meme 7 h ago
Al Jazeera: Mbappe faces backlash in China for meme fiasco 6 h ago
Korea Herald: Mbappe apologizes after China backlash over Mao meme remarks 5 h ago