"I imagine Real Madrid and Mbappé will have good lawyers"

Mbappé apologised after China boycotted him over a meme comparing him to Mao Zedong; ex-coach Camacho warns Real Madrid and the player to expect swift action.

The row between Kylian Mbappé and China continues after the Real Madrid forward said the meme he found funniest compared him to former Chinese president Mao Zedong. Without naming Mao directly, Mbappé referred to a dictator, sparking fierce backlash and a boycott in China that forced him to apologise.

José Antonio Camacho, who managed both China's national team and Spain's, spoke on the COPE radio show 'El Partizado' about the fallout. He said China demands adaptation to its rules and worldview, believing itself superior in all aspects. Camacho noted that China invests heavily in football and advertising but withdraws support quickly when interest wanes.

Camacho advised that Real Madrid and Mbappé should prepare for swift consequences. "I imagine Real Madrid and Mbappé will have good lawyers, because they cut immediately and you'll have to deal with FIFA, UEFA or whoever is relevant," he said. He predicted negotiations with the league over potential financial penalties.