Real Madrid apologized to the Chinese for Mbappé's dictator remarks

Real Madrid issued an apology to the Chinese people after player Kylian Mbappé referred to Mao Zedong as a dictator. The club expressed deep respect for China and its culture. Following Mbappé's comments, a Chinese state broadcaster suspended the airing of La Liga matches, stating his remarks exceeded the limits of free speech. The incident arose when Mbappé mentioned a meme comparing him to Mao during a French TV show. Several Chinese companies, including Eastroc Beverage and Mengniu, ended collaborations with him. The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the remarks, emphasizing that such actions would face resistance from all societal levels. The president of La Liga and Mbappé also issued apologies.