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Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as sponsors cut ties over viral meme
Chinese state media has warned Kylian Mbappé that his apology over remarks referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator will be judged against his actions.
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China: Kylian Mbappled at the Heart of Controversy · Global Voices
French football star Kylian Mbappé sees some of her advertising contracts in China broken following the release of a video in which he seems to be joking about Mao Zedong. Now, three companies, which used the name and image of the star, announced on Tuesday, 27 October, the immediate break in their cooperation with Kylian Mbappé. They claim "zero tolerance" against any action or declaration that is considered offensive to the nation.
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Kylian Mbappe apologises after ‘dictator’ comment angers Chinese fans
'My comment was ill-judged and I now understand that it hurt many people,' Mbappe says after Chinese brands dropped him.
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China: Kylian Mbappé accused of offending national sentiments · Global Voices
Kylian Mbappé faces a raise of shields and cancellation of advertising contracts in China after the online broadcast of a video in which the French football star seems to be joking about former historical leader Mao Zedong.
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Kylian Mbappe loses Chinese sponsors for calling Mao ‘Chinese dictator’
Mbappe appears to say that the funniest internet meme he'd seen was of his face imposed on that of 'a Chinese dictator'.
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Kylian Mbappé loses two major China sponsorship deals over Mao Zedong joke
French football star Kylian Mbappé was dropped by two major Chinese brands on Tuesday after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former leader Mao Zedong. Energy drink giant Dongpeng and dairy producer Mengniu said they had terminated their partnerships, citing remarks that offended Chinese national sentiment.
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid and France record win it?
Despite not winning silverware last season, Mbappe has been clear his goal to clinch the Ballon d'Or.
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Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury to keep him out for two weeks
Mbappe suffers hyperextension of left knee against Turkiye but is expected to be fit to face Barcelona in El Clasico.
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Soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé on ending 20-year journey with Nike: 'It was time to change'
Soccer Champion Kylian Mbappé said he was ready for "change" after ending his association with Nike and entering a deal with Swiss sportswear brand On.
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Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé; soccer superstar signs with On
Mbappe had been signed with Nike for roughly two decades, and his agreement with On is the first it has made with a soccer player.
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Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike to join the Swiss manufacturer On
The Swiss brand We announced on Friday that we had signed a contract with the captain of the French football team Kylian Mbappé, for an unknown amount. He had been involved with the American brand Nike since the beginning of his career.
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Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On
On, which is set to launch its first football boots next year, also appointed Thierry Henry as its football director.