CNBC(@CNBC):Kylian Mbappé is facing growing fallout in China over remarks apparently referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator, with sponsors dropping the French striker and Spanish football broadcasts disrupted. China’s state broadcaster CCTV has warned that Mbappé’s apology will ultimately be judged by his actions. “We will listen to his words, but watch his actions even more closely”:

2026.10.28 07:00

Kylian Mbappé is facing growing fallout in China over remarks apparently referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator, with sponsors dropping the French striker and Spanish football broadcasts disrupted. China’s state broadcaster CCTV has warned that Mbappé’s apology will ultimately be judged by his actions. “We will listen to his words, but watch his actions even more closely”: