
The Merengue club published a press release this Wednesday to apologize to the Chinese people following the controversy sparked by the video of its French striker.
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Kylian Mbappé called former Chinese leader Mao Zedong a “dictator” in a video that went viral, sparking controversy.
After the controversy, contritions. Those of Kylian Mbappé, Tuesday, and, this Wednesday, those of his club, Real Madrid, via a press release published shortly after 10 a.m. The club presented its formal “apologies” to China for the French superstar’s comments describing, in a video that went viral, former Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a “dictator”.
“Real Madrid CF would like to apologize to the Chinese people for any inconvenience caused by the recent comments of our player Kylian Mbappé. Our club shows deep respect for China, its history, culture and citizens, as well as for the millions of Chinese fans who have affection and admiration for Real Madrid.
“The club joins the public apology presented by Kylian Mbappé, in which the player himself expressed his regret for his comments and reiterated his respect for the Chinese people. Real Madrid reaffirms its commitment to the values of respect, coexistence and understanding between cultures, and expresses its desire to continue to strengthen the bonds of friendship and affection that unite it with China and its citizens.

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