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The Mbappe controversy demonstrates how market power in sport is being used to enforce conformity.
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Real Madrid vs Racing Santander is not broadcast on CCTV despite apologies from Mbappe, Real and La Liga.
China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.
In response to a meme that went viral on social media, Kylian Mbappe indirectly referred to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a 'dictator', causing strong dissatisfaction in China. As a result, M...
Chinese broadcasters pulled La Liga coverage after the Real Madrid star's comments about Mao Zedong ignited controversy.
The footballer's comments about a "Chinese leader" sparked outrage but censorship left many wondering what exactly happened.
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé has apologised for remarks about a viral meme that likened him to Mao Zedong after a furious backlash in China cost him promotional deals and exposure.
Real Madrid forward was dropped by brands for comments Chinese media generally steered clear of outlining
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Chinese state media has warned Kylian Mbappé that his apology over remarks referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator will be judged against his actions.
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Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologized for comments in which he apparently referred to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator, after facing backlash and losing brand deals with at least three different Chinese companies.
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France international Kylian Mbappe's remarks saw him become the latest foreign sports figure to anger Beijing.
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Two major food-and-beverage brands cut ties with the France captain after a video circulated online showing the player apparently laughing off internet memes.
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Kathmandu. Protests have intensified in China over alleged remarks made by French footballer Kylian Mbappé about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Following this, major Chinese brands have removed...
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé has apologised for remarks about a viral meme that likened him to Mao Zedong after a furious backlash in China cost him promotional deals and exposure.
Chinese sponsors drop French soccer star Kylian Mbappé after a video surfaced appearing to show him commenting about a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong.
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'My comment was ill-judged and I now understand that it hurt many people,' Mbappe says after Chinese brands dropped him.
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Mbappe appears to say that the funniest internet meme he'd seen was of his face imposed on that of 'a Chinese dictator'.
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French soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s face appears in ads across China, from subway stations to inside elevators, but now at least three companies are cutting ties with the national team captain after he made some comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator.