“Keep Your Mouth Shut”: Real Madrid Boss Weighs In on Kylian Mbappé Controversy

A joke that was meant to make people laugh has turned into a diplomatic and commercial headache for Kylian Mbappé. As the backlash in China continues, Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has finally addressed the controversy, warning that the incident reflects the risks of speaking in today’s world. The issue began during an appearance on the French talk show The Bridge, where Mbappé was asked which internet meme featuring him made him laugh the most. The French forward recalled a video in which someone had edited his face onto the image of a political leader.