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Real Madrid Apologizes to China After Mbappé Meme

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Real Madrid issued a public apology to China over Kylian Mbappé’s Mao meme.
CCTV stopped La Liga broadcasts in China after several Chinese sponsors cut ties with Mbappé.
La Liga issued its own apology, saying Mbappé’s comments do not represent the league.
After CCTV demanded an apology, Real Madrid bowed and issued a formal apology within an hour.

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Real Madrid issued a public apology to China over Kylian Mbappé’s Mao meme.
CCTV stopped La Liga broadcasts in China after several Chinese sponsors cut ties with Mbappé.
La Liga issued its own apology, saying Mbappé’s comments do not represent the league.
After CCTV demanded an apology, Real Madrid bowed and issued a formal apology within an hour.