Mbappe apologises for Mao remark as Chinese sponsors cut ties

Kylian Mbappe apologised on X after a video showed him calling a meme of his face on 'a Chinese dictator' his funniest, saying the comment was ill-judged and hurt people in China. LaLiga also apologised to Chinese fans. Eastroc Beverage, Mengniu and Milkground ended their partnerships with the French forward over the remark.