Mbappé dropped by major Chinese brands as backlash grows over Mao joke
· · 4 outlets covered
Kylian Mbappé has issued an apology following a backlash from Chinese brands over a comment he made regarding Mao Zedong. Several companies have terminated their partnerships with the footballer as a result of the controversy.
Coverage
- BBC — Mbappé dropped by major Chinese brands as backlash grows over Mao joke
- NBC News — Memes, Mao and Mbappé: Chinese brands drop soccer star in fury over ‘dictator’ joke
- Sky News — Mbappe apologises for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after being dropped by Chinese brands
- The Guardian — Kylian Mbappé apologises after being dropped by Chinese brands for Mao Zedong comment