# China and Real Madrid discuss Mbappe's Mao comment fallout

> China talks with Real Madrid over Kylian Mbappe's remark about Mao Zedong.
- Title: China and Real Madrid discuss Mbappe's Mao comment fallout
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: kylian mbappe, real madrid, laliga, mao zedong, china, china ambassador, yao jing, cctv, migu, football, uefa champions league, ARY News
- Source: ARY News — https://arynews.tv/china-in-contact-with-real-madrid-laliga-over-mbappes-mao-comments
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-11-06T19:40:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kylian mbappe, real madrid, laliga, mao zedong, china, china ambassador, yao jing, cctv, migu, sports, football, uefa champions league
## 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.
## Key takeaway

China's ambassador to Spain said China is in contact with Real Madrid and LaLiga after Mbappe's video comment about Mao Zedong.