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China responds to Mbappé's apology — boycott remains
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China responded to Mbappé's apology over a remark about Mao Zedong, but has not lifted its boycott of the player.
Kylian Mbappé apologized after making a statement related to China's revolutionary leader Mao Zedong, which drew criticism from Beijing. China has responded to his apology, though it remains unclear whether the country will lift its boycott of the player.
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UK timesStrong36 reports from 12 outlets. First reported by The Guardian, Tue 06:24. The 9 newest are listed here.
- Sky Sport Italia
- r/soccer
- ESPN
- The Guardian
- Diario AS
- Kicker
- RMC Sport
- The Independent
- Mundo Deportivo
- Corriere dello Sport
- MailOnline
- Mirror
- A million-euro crisisDiario AS
- China responds to Mbappé's apology — boycott remainsKickerThis article
- Chinese broadcaster pulls Real Madrid match from scheduleMundo Deportivo
- Mbappé controversy in China: On sportswear brand's stock falls after ambassador's remarks on Mao ZedongRMC Sport
- China accepts Mbappé apology over 'ill-judged' joke on Mao ZedongThe Independent
4 more reports
- 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 quipMailOnline
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