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Mbappé China controversy: How the Chinese market became essential to European football
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China's foreign ministry said it takes Mbappé's apology seriously after the French striker's controversial remarks about Mao Zedong.
Kylian Mbappé sparked controversy with comments about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. China's foreign ministry responded through its spokesperson on Wednesday, indicating the country takes the striker's apology seriously. The incident highlights the growing importance of the Chinese market to European football.
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UK timesStrong29 reports from 10 outlets. First reported by The Guardian, Tue 06:24. The 9 newest are listed here.
- r/soccer
- ESPN
- The Guardian
- RMC Sport
- Diario AS
- The Independent
- Corriere dello Sport
- Mundo Deportivo
- MailOnline
- Mirror
- Real Madrid apologizes for Mbappé case, China respondsCorriere dello Sport
- Kylian Mbappé's China row explodes as state broadcaster stands by Real Madrid blackout and rejects apology following 'dictator' Chairman Mao quipMailOnline
- Real Madrid distances itself from Mbappé and apologizes to Chinese people over Mao Zedong commentsRMC Sport
- Official Statement: Real Madrid apologizes to Chinese people for Mbappé's recent wordsr/soccer
- Mbappé China controversy: why Real Madrid has much to lose financiallyRMC Sport
4 more reports
- Real Madrid apologizes to China, backs Mbappé's statementMundo Deportivo
- Real Madrid apologizes to Chinese peopleDiario AS
- Mbappé China controversy: How the Chinese market became essential to European footballRMC SportThis article
- China suspends La Liga broadcasts over Mbappé's Mao Zedong commentsRMC Sport
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