Mbappé apologises to China as brands pull sponsorship over viral meme
- Football star Kylian Mbappé apologised after joking about a meme showing his face on Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
- He reportedly referred to Mao as a dictator, upsetting many people in China.
- • Three Chinese brands ended sponsorship deals with Mbappé following the controversy.
- China's state broadcaster suspended La Liga matches, while Beijing acknowledged Mbappé's apology.
Source: channelnewsasia.com
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