# Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as sponsors cut ties over viral meme

- Source: CNBC
- Published: 2026-10-28T03:33:53+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/28/china-mbappe-football-sponsor-meme-controversy.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/kylian-mbapp-faces-china-backlash-as-sponsors-cut-ties-over-viral-meme-235e1d/

Chinese state media has warned Kylian Mbappé that his apology over remarks referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator will be judged against his actions.

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