
Mbappe faces backlash in China for meme fiasco
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Mbappe faces backlash in China for meme fiasco
Three major Chinese brands have ended partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe after his comments about a meme, showing his head on Mao Zedong’s body, sparked a backlash. Mbappe has apologised but the controversy has drawn criticism from Chinese fans.
Published On 28 Oct 2026