Mao Zedong

Real Madrid apologizes after Kylian Mbappe controversy: ‘Our club holds deep respect for China’

Oct 28, 2026 @ 8:53am

France captain and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is currently going through a rough patch. Just hours after losing the 2026 Ballon d’Or to Harry Kane, Mbappe also lost several of his collaborations and sponsorships with Chinese companies worth a few million. The controversy began after a video went viral in which Mbappé was heard […] The post Real Madrid apologizes after Kylian Mbappe controversy: ‘Our club holds deep respect for China’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kylian Mbappe understood the meme’s danger before his China apology

Oct 27, 2026 @ 6:40pm

Soccer > La Liga > Real Madrid

ClutchPoints

Kylian Mbappe had already explained why the joke could become a problem. Before Chinese sponsors walked away and an apology followed, the Real Madrid forward questioned the judgment behind memes dressing him up as a dictator. He understood that sharing a laugh about his image also meant borrowing from histories of suffering. That makes this […] The post Kylian Mbappe understood the meme’s danger before his China apology appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kylian Mbappe Dropped By Chinese Brands After Mao 'Dictator' Comment – TMZ

Oct 27, 2026 @ 11:35am

Basketball > Soccer > International

TMZ Sports

Kylian Mbappe Dropped By Chinese Brands After Mao 'Dictator' Comment TMZ

Mbappé Apologizes For Mao ‘Dictator’ Joke As Chinese Brands Flee

Oct 27, 2026 @ 10:30am

Soccer > La Liga > Real Madrid

Front Office Sports

Mbappé laughed about a meme which superimposes his face onto Mao Zedong’s.

Kylian Mbappé apologizes to Chinese fans over Mao Zedong comment

Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:46am

Soccer > La Liga > Real Madrid

ClutchPoints

Just hours after losing out to Harry Kane in the 2026 Ballon d’Or race, Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has now issued an official apology to his Chinese fans. The controversy erupted after a video went viral in which Mbappé is heard saying that the funniest meme he had seen of himself was one where […] The post Kylian Mbappé apologizes to Chinese fans over Mao Zedong comment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fact Check: What Did Kylian Mbappe Say? Strange Delay Behind China's La Liga Ban After Mao Remark

Oct 27, 2026 @ 7:21am

Soccer > La Liga > Real Madrid

Athlon Sports

Three Chinese brands have reportedly cut ties with Kylian Mbappe following the controversy surrounding a meme.

China La Liga Ban: Mbappé’s Mao Meme Sparks Stunning Fallout

Oct 27, 2026 @ 5:40am

Soccer > La Liga

Heavy

A meme has triggered a remarkable chain reaction around Kylian Mbappé, with consequences now reaching far beyond the Real Madrid superstar himself. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has reportedly suspended La Liga coverage following comments Mbappé made about an image comparing him to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Three major Chinese companies have also ended commercial […] The post China La Liga Ban: Mbappé’s Mao Meme Sparks Stunning Fallout appeared first on HEAVY.

Mike Tyson Mao tattoo: Why does the boxer have the former Chinese leader's face inked on his arm? – sportskeeda.com

Nov 12, 2024 @ 3:00am (Updated: Apr 1, 2026 @ 9:56am)

Combat Sports > Boxing

Sportskeeda

Mike Tyson Mao tattoo: Why does the boxer have the former Chinese leader's face inked on his arm? sportskeeda.com