What is the controversy between Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and China?
The French superstar's comments about Mao Zedong have drawn the ire of China, a lucrative market for sports teams.
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- Desk: Economy
- Filed: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:17:36 GMT
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