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Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China

Published October 27, 2026 6:19 am • Updated October 27, 2026 8:05 am •
Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China
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The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.

The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.

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