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US government backs Kylian Mbappe over Mao Zedong China controversy
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Mbappe faced backlash over comments about Mao Zedong; US government has now weighed in on the controversy.
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UK timesStrong13 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
- Mbappé China controversy: why Real Madrid has much to lose financiallyRMC Sport
- US government backs Kylian Mbappe over Mao Zedong China controversyMirrorThis article
- Mbappé China row: Dugarry blames La Liga and entourage for communication failureRMC Sport
- The Mbappé meme that angered ChinaMundo Deportivo
- Chinese brands drop Mbappé after comment about 'Chinese dictator' memESPN
4 more reports
- 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
- Chinese state TV suspends La Liga broadcasts over Mbappé Mao Zedong meme controversyMundo Deportivo
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