Real Madrid apologized for Mbappé calling Mao Zedong a dictator

Real Madrid apologized after Kylian Mbappé referred to Mao Zedong as a dictator, causing a scandal in China. Several Chinese brands ended collaborations with him, and a state TV suspended La Liga broadcasts. The club expressed respect for China and its culture, addressing the discomfort caused by Mbappé's comments. Mbappé had previously apologized for his remarks, which were made during a French talk show where he laughed at memes depicting him with a dictator's image. The incident drew attention even from the Chinese foreign ministry, which acknowledged his apology.