China Daily(@ChinaDaily):#OpenComment On the pitch, recovering from a mistake often requires a quick change of direction. In international public life, much the same principle applies. Mbappe still has an opportunity to prevent an ill-judged remark from becoming a lasting commercial and reputational setback. But he needs to realize that no amount of acceleration can outrun a controversy once it has gathered momentum. #KylianMbappe

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2026.10.27 10:15

#OpenComment# On the pitch, recovering from a mistake often requires a quick change of direction. In international public life, much the same principle applies. Mbappe still has an opportunity to prevent an ill-judged remark from becoming a lasting commercial and reputational setback. But he needs to realize that no amount of acceleration can outrun a controversy once it has gathered momentum. #KylianMbappe#