Real Madrid issues apology to China after comments by Kylian Mbappe

Reported by 6 outlets. First seen 28 Oct 2026, 00:48 UTC; latest report 29 Oct 2026, 10:30 UTC. Headline shown is one outlet’s wording.

Reported by 6 outlets

First seen 1 d ago · latest 3 h ago

The Japan Times: Kylian Mbappe issues apology amid fury in China over ‘dictator’ comment 1 d ago
Al Jazeera: China says it takes Mbappe’s apology ‘seriously’ after Mao dictator comment 1 d ago
The Independent: Real Madrid issues public apology to China over Mbappé's Mao Zedong comments 1 d ago
ABC News (US): China takes Mbappé apology 'seriously' after backlash over 'Chinese dictator' remark 1 d ago
Al Jazeera: What is the controversy between Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and China? 22 h ago
South China Morning Post: Real Madrid issues apology to China over Mbappe’s Mao remarks 22 h ago
SBS News: How a Kylian Mbappé 'dictator' meme prompted a Real Madrid apology to China 12 h ago
The Japan Times: Real Madrid issues apology to China after comments by Kylian Mbappe 10 h ago
Al Jazeera: Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long redemption road in China 3 h ago