Real Madrid and Mbappé's Apologies Fail to Restore Broadcasts
Real Madrid matches remain unavailable on major football broadcasts in China, despite apologies from the club and forward Kylian Mbappé regarding controversial comments about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Chinese ambassador to Spain, Yao Jing, stated that the Chinese government is maintaining communication with Real Madrid, LaLiga, and other Spanish institutions to address the issue, but emphasized that resolution will take time.
The controversy arose from a video where Mbappé referred to Mao as "some guy" and described him as a Chinese dictator, which triggered backlash in China due to Mao's significant historical status. Following the incident, CCTV suspended LaLiga transmissions, affecting Chinese football fans.
Mbappé issued an apology acknowledging the offense caused, expressing regret and respect for the Chinese people and their history. Real Madrid and LaLiga also issued apologies, stressing their respect for China and its citizens.
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