# Mbappé, Real Madrid and La Liga face a long road to redemption in China

https://mins.news/en/item/120548

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-29 10:30 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/29/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-and-la-liga-face-long-redemption-road-in-china?traffic_source=rss

> A video appeared to show French striker Kylian Mbappé making fun of Mao Zedong, prompting apologies from him, Real Madrid and La Liga. Chinese brands have cut ties with Mbappé, and Spanish league matches are to be removed from CCTV’s schedule. Commentators say repairing the reputational damage in China will take time.

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