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Chinese brands sever ties with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé over Mao Zedong joke

16 statements from 15 sources on Oct 27, 2026, 06:24–15:52 UTC
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  1. Neutral

    Kylian Mbappé made an unprovoked comment about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, causing numerous advertising deals to be canceled.

    manager-magazin.de
  2. Neutral

    Kylian Mbappe issued a public apology after Chinese companies severed ties following a talk show interview.

    newser.com
  3. Neutral

    Kylian Mbappé expressed regret for making "careless" comments about Chinese leader Mao Zedong following a wave of criticism and the cancellation of advertising contracts in China.

    eleconomista.com.mx
  4. Bearish

    Kylian Mbappé posted a video parodying Mao Zedong, which led to the withdrawal of Chinese sponsors and anger from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    lemonde.frHigh importance
  5. Neutral

    Dongpeng, a Chinese beverage company, and Mengniu, a dairy conglomerate, have ended their partnership with French football star Kylian Mbappé.

    di.se
  6. Neutral

    Chinese companies are being urged to break commercial agreements with French player Mbappé.

    g1.globo.com
  7. Neutral

    Kylian Mbappé signed deals with Chinese brands after losing them over a comment about a dictator.

    politico.eu
  8. Bearish

    Kylian Mbappé is losing Chinese sponsors due to a joke about Mao Zedong.

    sueddeutsche.de
  9. Neutral

    Kylian Mbappé lost two contracts with Chinese brands due to an unauthenticated video where he called Mao Zedong a dictator.

    bfmtv.com
  10. Bearish

    Mengniu, a major Chinese dairy producer, dropped its support for Kylian Mbappe after he made jokes about Chairman Mao Zedong.

    cityam.comHigh importance

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