CNA·Sport

Mbappe apologises over apparent Mao ‘dictator’ reference

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 28 October 2026, 00:11 UTC ·9 sec listen

Kylian Mbappe has apologised after an apparent reference to Mao as a dictator drew anger in China. The Chinese Football Association lodged a stern protest with Real Madrid and demanded a public, formal apology from the player and club.

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