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Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as sponsors cut ties over viral meme
CNBC · ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS — Chinese state media has warned Kylian Mbappé that his apology over remarks referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator will be judged against his actions.
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- CNBC
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- Business
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- 28 October 2026 · 03:33 UTC
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- 28 October 2026 · 12:19 UTC
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- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/28/china-mbappe-football-sponsor-meme-controversy.html
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