French Soccer Captain Kylian Mbappé Bends The Knee to China, Issues Groveling Apology For Calling Mao Zedong a ‘Dictator’
French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé has issued a groveling apology to China after apparently communist dictator Mao Zedong as a “dictator.” The Real Madrid forward is widely regarded as among the best footballers in the world and remains one of the world’s highest-paid athletes. The post French Soccer Captain Kylian Mbappé Bends The Knee to China, Issues Groveling Apology For Calling Mao Zedong a ‘Dictator’ appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
French soccer player Kylian Mbappé issued apologies in multiple languages after an online meme depicted him referring to Mao Zedong as a “Chinese dictator.” This comment sparked outrage in China, leading to the termination of several major sponsorship deals with Chinese companies and the suspension of broadcasts featuring Mbappé by state television. Despite historical criticisms of Mao’s rule, Mbappé’s apology aimed to mend commercial relationships.
- Kylian Mbappé referred to Mao Zedong as a “Chinese dictator” in an online meme discussion.
- The remark caused outrage in China, where criticism of Mao is sensitive.
- Mbappé issued apologies in French, English, and Mandarin.
- Three major Chinese companies, Dongpeng, Mengniu, and Shanghai Milkground, terminated their partnerships with Mbappé.
- China’s state television suspended broadcasts involving Mbappé and La Liga.
- La Liga president Javier Tebas also apologized for the controversy.
- The article notes Mao Zedong’s historical record, including the Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution, which caused millions of deaths.
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