Kylian Mbappé had to apologise after Mao Zedong joke

Several major Chinese companies have ended their partnerships with Kylian Mbappé. He has apologised, citing “a deep respect for the Chinese people and their history”.

Published on RocksNews: 28 Oct 2026, 06:45 UTC
Updated: 28 Oct 2026, 06:45 UTC
Language: English

Kylian Mbappé had to apologise after Mao Zedong joke — Kylian Mbappé had to apologise after Mao Zedong joke — Image credit: France 24 (English)

Several major Chinese companies have ended their partnerships with Kylian Mbappé. He has apologised, citing “a deep respect for the Chinese people and their history”.

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