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Real Madrid issues apology to China after Kylian Mbappé's Mao comment
◀ RUSH Facts
• Mbappé’s interview on The Bridge was recorded before it circulated online.
• The clip went viral on Weibo and Xiaohongshu on October 26, 2026.
• Dongpeng Beverage Group, Mengniu Dairy, and Shanghai Milkground Food Tech terminated sponsorships on October 27, 2026.
• China Media Group suspended La Liga broadcasts and ads featuring Mbappé starting October 26, 2026.
• Mbappé posted apologies in French, English and Mandarin on X on October 27, 2026.
• Real Madrid and La Liga each issued public apologies on October 27, 2026.
• CCTV warned the suspension would remain until the situation is resolved.
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• Three Chinese companies ended sponsorship agreements with Mbappé on October 27, 2026.
• Broadcast suspension by China Media Group began on October 26, 2026, affecting all La Liga matches featuring Mbappé.
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RUSH FACTS
• Mbappé’s interview on The Bridge was recorded before it circulated online.
• The clip went viral on Weibo and Xiaohongshu on October 26, 2026.
• Dongpeng Beverage Group, Mengniu Dairy, and Shanghai Milkground Food Tech terminated sponsorships on October 27, 2026.
• China Media Group suspended La Liga broadcasts and ads featuring Mbappé starting October 26, 2026.
• Mbappé posted apologies in French, English and Mandarin on X on October 27, 2026.
• Real Madrid and La Liga each issued public apologies on October 27, 2026.
• CCTV warned the suspension would remain until the situation is resolved.
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