Real Madrid apologise to Chinese people for Mbappe’s Mao ‘dictator’ remark
Summary
Real Madrid apologized to the Chinese public after Kylian Mbappe described Mao Zedong as a “dictator” while discussing a meme. The comments prompted commercial and broadcast repercussions in China, and La Liga is seeking to limit possible damage to its business there.Key Facts
- Real Madrid said it regretted any discomfort caused by Mbappe’s remarks and expressed respect for China and its people.
- Mbappe and La Liga had apologized before Real Madrid issued its statement, but criticism in China continued.
- China’s state-owned broadcaster Migu is not scheduled to show Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Racing Santander on Sunday.
- Chinese companies Mengniu, Shanghai Milkground Food Tech and Eastroc Beverage ended their cooperation with Mbappe.
- La Liga President Javier Tebas formed a crisis unit and met with Chinese ambassador Yao Jing.
- La Liga is concerned the controversy could reduce its revenue in China and is considering stronger engagement with Beijing.
- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said authorities took seriously the apology Mbappe had made.
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