Mbappé’s China controversy deepens as Real Madrid apologises

Real Madrid have apologised to China over comments by French football star Kylian Mbappé about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, as the controversy threatens the striker’s commercial partnerships and has prompted the suspension of Spanish league broadcasts in the country.
The Spanish giants issued the apology on Wednesday, a day after Mbappé publicly expressed regret for remarks that triggered widespread criticism among Chinese social media users.
The controversy followed a video interview with French programme The Bridge, in which Mbappé spoke about an internet meme that superimposed his face on that of Mao, whom he appeared to describe as a Chinese dictator.
In a statement, Real M...