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The Mbappé meme that angered China
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Mbappé revealed his favourite meme of himself — a photoshopped image with Mao Zedong's face — saying he uses it regularly with friends.
Kylian Mbappé shared that his favourite meme featuring himself is a composite image where his face is replaced with that of Mao Zedong, the historic Chinese leader. The Paris Saint-Germain forward said the image makes him laugh and that he uses it frequently when joking with friends, demonstrating his willingness to laugh at himself and engage with the humour circulating about him on social media.
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UK timesStrong10 reports from 7 outlets. First reported by The Guardian, 06:24. The 9 newest are listed here.
- ESPN
- The Guardian
- RMC Sport
- The Independent
- Mundo Deportivo
- Corriere dello Sport
- Mirror
- The Mbappé meme that angered ChinaMundo DeportivoThis article
- Chinese brands drop Mbappé after comment about 'Chinese dictator' memESPN
- Kylian Mbappe faces China backlash as major sponsors cut ties over Mao Zedong memeMirror
- Mbappé-China row: new boycott as state TV suspends La Liga broadcastsRMC Sport
- Several Chinese brands cut ties with Mbappé after dictator meme commentsThe Independent
4 more reports
- Chinese state TV suspends La Liga broadcasts over Mbappé Mao Zedong meme controversyMundo Deportivo
- Chinese companies abandon Mbappé over meme joke about Mao ZedongCorriere dello Sport
- Mbappé-Mao row escalates as Chinese government condemns France captainRMC Sport
- Mbappé loses two Chinese sponsorships over Mao Zedong jokeRMC Sport
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