Official Apology from LaLiga Regarding Kylian Mbappe's Chinese Leader Statement

French footballer Kylian Mbappe, who plays for Real Madrid, sparked a major backlash in China with his remarks about Mao Zedong during an interview on a website, prompting official apologies from the LaLiga administration and the player.

Statements made by Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, referring to Mao Zedong in an interview on the website "The Bridge," sparked controversy. Chinese state television CCTV suspended match broadcasts, while some companies terminated their advertising contracts.

LaLiga President Javier Tebas emphasized that Mbappe's remarks were personal and apologized to the Chinese people. Mbappe also released a written statement expressing his sadness, stating that his words had hurt the Chinese people.