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Chinese Brands Drop Mbappé Over Mao Joke

Updated 2026-10-27 07:50 UTC 1 source Negative

Major Chinese brands have suspended their endorsement deals with football star Kylian Mbappé following allegations of a racist joke. The incident has sparked widespread backlash in China.

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He allegedly said his "favourite meme" is "the one where they put my face on a Chinese dictator".
2026-10-27 07:15 UTC
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