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Kylian Mbappé apologises after Mao Zedong joke
FRANCE 24 · PARIS — Several major Chinese companies have ended their partnerships with Kylian Mbappé after he joked about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Mbappé has apologised, citing "a deep respect for the Chinese people and their history".
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- France 24
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- World
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- 28 October 2026 · 06:17 UTC
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- 28 October 2026 · 12:19 UTC
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- https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20261028-kylian-mbapp%C3%A9-had-to-apologise-after-mao-zedong-joke
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