What is the controversy between Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and China?

Reported by 5 outlets. First seen 28 Oct 2026, 11:49 UTC; latest report 29 Oct 2026, 16:43 UTC. Headline shown is one outlet’s wording.

Reported by 5 outlets

First seen 1 d ago · latest 18 h ago

The Hindu: Real Madrid apologise to Chinese people over Mbappe's Mao 'dictator' comment 1 d ago
Al Jazeera: Real Madrid apologise to Chinese people for Mbappe’s Mao ‘dictator’ remark 1 d ago
Al Jazeera: What is the controversy between Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and China? 1 d ago
South China Morning Post: Real Madrid issues apology to China over Mbappe’s Mao remarks 1 d ago
SBS News: How a Kylian Mbappé 'dictator' meme prompted a Real Madrid apology to China 1 d ago
The Japan Times: Real Madrid issues apology to China after comments by Kylian Mbappe 1 d ago
Al Jazeera: Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long redemption road in China 1 d ago
Al Jazeera: France football chief backs Real Madrid’s Mbappe after China apology 18 h ago