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Mbappé Apologizes to Chinese Public Over Controversial Remarks

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Mbappé Apologizes to Chinese Public Over Controversial Remarks
Photo: Photo : Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Kylian Mbappé has issued a formal apology to the Chinese people following controversial comments regarding Mao Zedong. The French Real Madrid star posted the statement on his official social‑media accounts on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, providing the message in French, Chinese and English to ensure broad reach.

In his statement, the striker addressed the backlash directly. "I apologize to anyone my words may have offended; it was not my intention," Mbappé wrote. The incident has created significant tension, as the Chinese government has decided not to broadcast Real Madrid matches on its official television channels in response to the remarks.

The controversy coincided with Mbappé losing the Ballon d’Or award, adding another layer of scrutiny to his recent public profile. As of Tuesday, no further reaction from Chinese authorities or the public has been reported following the publication of the apology.

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