Kylian Mbappé loses contracts in China after joke about Mao Zedong

Kylian Mbappé, the striker for Real Madrid, has seen two companies end their collaboration with him in China. This decision follows the release of a video where the player appears to joke about Mao Zedong. According to RMC Sport, the remarks made by the footballer were deemed extremely serious and inappropriate in the country, where he compared the former leader to a dictator.

A meme appreciated by the player

According to Foot Mercato, Kylian Mbappé has shown humor regarding his image on the internet. During The Bridge, the athlete revealed that he particularly enjoys a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong. This statement comes as the player was in London on Monday for the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Decisive performance in the Clasico

On the field, the Frenchman stood out Sunday by scoring a brace in Real Madrid's victory over FC Barcelona (1-2). According to Football.fr, this performance allows the number 10 of the Casa Blanca to reach 100 goals with the club. The media notes that only Cristiano Ronaldo had reached this milestone as quickly in the past. Eduardo Camavinga provided an assist for one of the goals at the Camp Nou.

After the match, Kylian Mbappé emphasized the collective aspect of this result. "I am very happy. I like scoring goals and helping the team in this way, but it's just a detail. The most important thing is the victory, and this will give us a lot of confidence as a group," said the player to Real Madrid TV. He added: "As for the goals... I think I'm going to score many more."

French players honored

L'Équipe — Football included the striker in its team of the week for French players playing abroad. Other players like Dayot Upamecano, Marcus Thuram, or Nolan Gillot are also featured in this selection following their respective performances.