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Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained

Final verdict announced: October 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET

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Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained

Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.

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Kylian Mbappé's comments have sparked controversy.

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