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China and Real Madrid discuss Mbappe's Mao comment fallout
China talks with Real Madrid over Kylian Mbappe's remark about Mao Zedong.
In brief
China talks with Real Madrid over Kylian Mbappe's remark about Mao Zedong. China's ambassador to Spain said China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga after Mbappe's video comment about Mao Zedong. Originally reported by ARY News.
China contacts Real Madrid
China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga over Kylian Mbappe's remarks about Mao Zedong.
“There are no negotiations, but there is communication, based on mutual understanding”
Mbappe's video comment
Mbappe described a meme showing his face superimposed on Mao as 'some guy, I think he’s a Chinese dictator'.
Apologies and consequences
LaLiga, Real Madrid and Mbappe all apologized after the video went viral.
LaLiga's response
LaLiga president met China’s ambassador to discuss resolving the fallout.
The one thing
China's ambassador to Spain said China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga after Mbappe's video comment about Mao Zedong.
