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Kylian Mbappé's China row explodes as state broadcaster stands by Real Madrid blackout and rejects apology following 'dictator' Chairman Mao quip
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China's state broadcaster maintains its Real Madrid blackout after Mbappé's Mao Zedong joke, rejecting his apology.
China Media Group, the state-owned broadcaster, has rejected Kylian Mbappé's apology over a joke about Chairman Mao Zedong, insisting the Real Madrid forward has "hurt the Chinese people." The incident prompted CMG to stop broadcasting Real Madrid matches in China. Mbappé had attempted to make amends following the controversy, but the state broadcaster has stood firm in its position, maintaining the blackout on the club's fixtures.
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UK timesStrong31 reports from 11 outlets. First reported by The Guardian, Tue 06:24. The 9 newest are listed here.
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- Real Madrid apologizes over Mbappé comments; China acceptsSky Sport Italia
- China responds to Kylian Mbappe apology after Mao Zedong outrageThe Independent
- 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 quipMailOnlineThis article
- Real Madrid distances itself from Mbappé and apologizes to Chinese people over Mao Zedong commentsRMC Sport
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