# Mbappé Apologizes After China Brand Backlash

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mbappe-apologizes-after-china-brand-backlash/  
Published: 2026-10-30  
Updated: 2026-10-30  
Author: Ankush Mallick

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé is facing massive fallout after calling Mao Zedong a “dictator” in a resurfaced video. The backlash was swift: major Chinese sponsors like Mengniu and Dongpeng Beverage terminated their partnerships immediately. Even state broadcaster CCTV pulled his content. Mbappé has issued a sincere, multilingual apology, but the controversy continues to ripple across global sports and business circles.