French soccer star Kylian Mbappé became the subject of controversy after his image was superimposed onto a photo of Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong, a meme he had previously used with friends. The juxtaposition of Mbappé's face with that of Mao was met with disapproval in China, prompting the soccer player to issue a formal apology.
Kylian Mbappé, a forward for Real Madrid, recently discussed the prevalence of memes featuring his image on social media in an interview with The Bridge. He stated that he has no issue with the widespread use of his likeness in online content, noting that he has even found one particular meme amusing, which depicts him resembling Mao Zedong.
Kylian Mbappé frequently uses a meme featuring his image superimposed over a Chinese dictator, often sharing it with his friends and finding it particularly amusing.
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Mbappé's comments sparked widespread reaction on Chinese social media platforms, including Weibo, where they quickly went viral and generated significant user discontent.
Chinese brands Dongpeng and Mengniu would have severed ties with Kylian Mbappé, resulting in the termination of their respective advertising partnerships.
Kylian Mbappé has issued a public statement on his social media platform in response to the backlash surrounding a recent video clip. In the statement, he offered an apology to those who felt offended by his comments.
Kylian Mbappé issued a statement expressing regret for any offense caused by his previous comments, stating that his intention was not to disparage the Chinese people or their history, and he holds a deep respect for them.
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