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Football star Kylian Mbappe apologises for apparent reference to Mao as a 'dictator'

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Briefings

The China Football Association has formally lodged a stern protest with Real Madrid, demanding both the player Kylian Mbappe and the club issue a public and formal apology following an alleged reference to Mao Zedong as a 'dictator.' This incident occurred on October 28, 2026, and the specific nature of the alleged reference remains unconfirmed by the source.

Key points

• The China Football Association lodged a stern protest with Real Madrid and demanded both the player and the club issue a public and formal apology.

Context

This incident involves a Chinese football governing body reacting to a specific statement made by a player, with the core issue being the alleged use of the term 'dictator' in relation to Mao Zedong.

Limitations

The source evidence is limited to the China Football Association's statement of lodging a protest and demanding an apology. It does not specify the exact nature of the alleged reference, the timing of the statement, or the specific context in which the term was used.

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