He joked with Maó, thus Mbappé suddenly became the enemy of the Chinese people

Kylian Mbappé reportedly expressed amusement over a meme featuring his face superimposed on a Chinese dictator during a talk show. This comment sparked backlash in China, leading to criticism of Mbappé for offending national sentiments while benefiting from the Chinese market. Several Chinese companies, including Dongpeng and Mengniu, announced the termination of their sponsorship agreements with the football star, citing a zero-tolerance policy towards behavior that insults national feelings.