
The Real Madrid footballer expressed regret after the controversy in China
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Mbappé called Mao Zedong a dictator in a video, sparking backlash in China.
Kylian Mbappé declared himself "sincerely sorry" and offered his "apologies", acknowledging that he had made "inappropriate remarks" about former leader Mao Zedong, which sparked a strong reaction in China and led to the cancellation of advertising contracts.
"I offer my apologies to all those who were offended by my words. It was absolutely not my intention. I have a deep respect for the Chinese people and their history, and I am sincerely sorry," the Real Madrid player said in a statement, written in French, English and Mandarin. The captain of the French national team spoke following the spread of a video, which went viral, in which he defines Mao Zedong as a "dictator".

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