Mbappé-China case, insults to Mao Zedong: Real's official apology

The long-awaited apology from Real Madrid also arrives on the Mbappè-China case.

The La Liga club "would like to express its apologies to the Chinese people for the inconvenience that may have been caused by the words of our player Kylian Mbappé - reads an official note from the club -. Our club has a deep respect for China, its history, its culture and its citizens, as well as for the millions of Chinese fans who feel affection and admiration for Real Madrid".

At the origin of the controversy were some jokes from the French champion about Mao, which had led three Chinese sponsors to cut off their collaboration with the player and Beijing TV to interrupt the broadcast of the Spanish championship.

"The club joins the public apology expressed by Mbappé, in which the player himself expressed his regret for his words and reiterated his respect for the Chinese people - writes Real -. We reiterate our commitment to the values ​​of respect, coexistence and understanding between cultures, and expresses his desire to continue to strengthen the bonds of friendship and affection that unite it with China and its citizens".