China drops Mbappé over Mao Zedong joke just as England’s Harry Kane beats the Cameroon-Algerian-rooted football star to the Ballon d’Or
French football star Kylian Mbappé has suffered a major commercial setback after two prominent Chinese companies abruptly terminated their sponsorship agreements following a controversial online video.
By Awogbemila TemitopeSouth Africa
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Image combination of Harry Kane, Mao Zedong, and Kylian Mbappé [Image Credit: Reuters/Britannica/Omar Arnau/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images]
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- October 27, 2026
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