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Chinese TV boycotts Real Madrid match over Mbappé Mao Zedong comments
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Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has pulled coverage of Real Madrid's La Liga match in protest over Mbappé's comments about Mao Zedong.
Chinese state television CCTV has suspended coverage of La Liga matches following comments made by Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The broadcaster did not air Sunday's fixture between Racing Santander and Real Madrid on either of its two sports channels. The decision extends to other La Liga matches from the 11th round, with no live coverage currently scheduled on CCTV's platforms.
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UK timesStrong57 reports from 15 outlets. First reported by The Guardian, Tue 06:24. The 9 newest are listed here.
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- Chinese TV boycotts Real Madrid match over Mbappé Mao Zedong commentsRMC SportThis article
- Chinese state TV acts after Mbappé row; Migu 'cuts' Real MadridMundo Deportivo
- 'Best thing is keep your mouth shut' - Mourinho on Mbappe-Mao rowBBC Sport
- Jose Mourinho says Kylian Mbappe's China backlash 'highlight dangers of today's world'The Athletic
- Real Madrid: "Best not to open your mouth," Mourinho reacts to Mbappé China controversyRMC Sport
4 more reports
- La Liga boycotted: Chinese state TV suspends broadcasts after Mbappé controversyRMC Sport
- "The best thing is not to open your mouth": Mourinho responds to Mbappé China row and praises his player's reactionRMC Sport
- Mbappé's China conflict hits Real Madrid hard, Barcelona less soMundo Deportivo
- "I imagine Real Madrid and Mbappé will have good lawyers"Mundo Deportivo
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