Chinese brands drop Mbappé after comment about 'Chinese dictator' meme
Kylian Mbappé's face appears in ads across China but now companies are cutting ties with him after he made comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong.
Chinese di: What Happened
ESPN reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in a story involving Chinese di, Kylian Mbappé, Mao Zedong. Here is how the report opens:
Kylian Mbappé's face appears in ads across China but now companies are cutting ties with him after he made comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong.
It is one of many Soccer stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Chinese brands drop Mbappé after comment about 'Chinese dictator' meme
- Who’s involved: Chinese di, Kylian Mbappé, Mao Zedong and China
- League: Soccer
- First reported: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 by ESPN
- Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: ESPN and CBS Sports
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same SOC story, as reported by another outlet:
- Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe apologizes after Mao meme comments amid growing backlash in ChinaCBS Sports The French striker was widely criticised in China after his comments on a meme involving him and Mao Zedong
What’s Next for Chinese di
For fans following Chinese di, the next things to watch are the transfer news, lineups, standings and injury updates. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Chinese di?
Kylian Mbappé's face appears in ads across China but now companies are cutting ties with him after he made comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong. ESPN reported the story on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Who reported this SOC story?
ESPN first reported it on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. CBS Sports also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Soccer news.
Where can I get the latest Soccer news today?
The ForTheFans Soccer page collects every SOC headline as it breaks, including transfer news, lineups and standings, with live scores on our scores page.
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