China contacts Real Madrid, LaLiga over Mbappe's Mao comments
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China's ambassador to Spain said the country is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga regarding fallout from Kylian Mbappe's remarks about Mao Zedong. The comments have sparked controversy in China, prompting apologies from Real Madrid and LaLiga, while Chinese businesses have reportedly severed connections with Mbappe and halted LaLiga broadcasts.
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China in contact with Real Madrid, LaLiga over Mbappe's Mao comments (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
BARCELONA, Nov 6 - China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga over the fallout from Kylian Mbappe's remarks about Mao Zedong, China's ambassador to Spain Yao Jing said on Friday.
China in contact with Real Madrid, La Liga over Mbappe’s Mao comments (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
BARCELONA, Nov 6 - China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga over the fallout from Kylian Mbappe's remarks about Mao Zedong, China's ambassador to Spain Yao Jing said on Friday.
Mbappe's Mao remarks: Real Madrid, LaLiga face growing pressure despite apology (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Kylian Mbappe's comments referencing Mao Zedong have stirred considerable controversy in China, jeopardising his sponsorship ties. This prompted Real Madrid and LaLiga to extend apologies to the Chinese community. Consequently, Chinese businesses have severed…
