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29 October 2026

Mbappé apologises to China after Mao meme clip

France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has apologised to China and its people after a clip of him discussing a meme that shows his face on a Chinese dictator went viral. The image is widely read as a reference to Mao Zedong. Three Chinese sponsors, Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground, have ended their deals with him. China Media Group has said it will suspend broadcasts of LaLiga and other matches involving Mbappé, and LaLiga has expressed deep regret over the hurt caused to Chinese fans.

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28 October 2026

SportWed 20:40

Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or and appears on Bayern sidelines after cup victory

Harry Kane was named the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London, becoming the first English player to claim the prize in 25 years. The ceremony was delayed by almost an hour because of traffic. Kane finished the season with 73 goals in 65 matches for Bayern Munich and England, including six at the World Cup that helped England secure third place. Alexia Putellas captured the women’s award for a third time, and Bayern Munich completed a league‑and‑cup double in 2025‑26. Two days later Kane was seen on the bench as Bayern beat a second‑division side 6‑1 in a cup match.

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WorldWed 16:10

Mbappé apologises after Mao remark; Chinese sponsors exit

Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised to China after Mbappé called Mao Zedong a Chinese dictator in a French talk-show meme comment. Mbappé, France captain, said his remark was ill-judged and hurt many people in China. Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground ended their agreements with him, and China Media Group suspended La Liga broadcasts. China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday 28 Oct it takes the apology seriously. Real Madrid's games remained unavailable to viewers in China on Wednesday.

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