Real Madrid have issued an apology ⁠after star attacker Kylian Mbappe sparked a fierce backlash over his comments referring to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong as ‌a dictator.

Real Madrid apologised to the Chinese people on Wednesday after star striker Kylian Mbappé sparked a furious backlash over comments referring to the founding leader of Communist China as a dictator.…

The Spanish giants issued the apology in a statement on their X handle on Wednesday, expressing regret over the comments and endorsing the apology previously made by the France captain.

Real Madrid apologises to China over Kylian Mbappé’s remarks as Chinese sponsors reportedly cut ties and China Media Group suspends La Liga coverage amid row.

Real Madrid issued a formal apology to China after CCTV demanded one, reversing its initial defense of Kylian Mbappe's freedom of expression.

Real Madrid have issued a public apology to Chinese fans over Kylian Mbappe’s controversial dictator meme remark, backing the France captain’s expression of regret. The row has sparked a wider backlash, with Chinese companies ending sponsorship deals and questions emerging over the fallout for the club and LaLiga.

China’s CMG suspended La Liga broadcasts and Mbappé content over remarks attributed to the Real Madrid star, while three firms reportedly end deals.

Kylian Mbappé's apology to China follows a troubling pattern set by LeBron James, John Cena, and other stars who cowered under CCP pressure.

Kylian Mbappe issued a public apology to China after laughing at a Mao Zedong meme on a French talk show, and La Liga followed with its own statement.