Kylian Mbappe apologises after ‘dictator’ comment angers Chinese fans
Summary
Kylian Mbappe apologised after a video circulated in which he appeared to joke about a Chinese leader in connection with an internet meme. Two Chinese companies ended sponsorship deals with him, and La Liga and its president also issued apologies to China.Key Facts
- Mbappe said his comment was ill-judged, apologised to people he had upset and said he respected the Chinese people and their history.
- The video showed Mbappe describing a meme of his face edited onto an unnamed person he called a Chinese dictator; the article identifies Mao Zedong as the apparent reference.
- The clip was shared by French football podcast The Bridge and circulated widely on social media on Monday.
- Chinese drinks company Dongpeng terminated its contract with Mbappe with immediate effect.
- Mengniu, China’s largest dairy producer, also ended its ties with the footballer.
- La Liga said the comments were made in Mbappe’s personal capacity and did not represent the league; president Javier Tebas apologised on X.
- The article says Chinese state television halted broadcasts of all matches, but does not specify which matches.
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