Mbappé Apologizes After ‘Dictator’ Mao Comment: What to Know About the Chinese Backlash
A girl walks past an advertisement for an energy drink featuring French soccer player Kylian Mbappé in Wuhan, China, on July 7, 2026.
A girl walks past an advertisement for an energy drink featuring French soccer player Kylian Mbappé in Wuhan, China, on July 7, 2026.Wang He—Getty Images
