Real Madrid Apologizes for Kylian Mbappé’s “Ill-Judged” Comment to Repair Chinese Relations

A joke that went too far has put Real Madrid’s relationship with China under pressure. After Kylian Mbappé’s remarks about a meme depicting him as Chinese leader Mao Zedong triggered a backlash, the Spanish giants have issued a public apology, hoping to repair the damage to a relationship that extends far beyond football. In a statement posted on Wednesday, October 28, Real Madrid apologized to the Chinese people for any offense caused by its French forward’s comments .