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Kylian Mbappe loses two major China sponsorship deals over Mao Zedong joke
By FRANCE 24Lesotho

French football star Kylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands on Tuesday after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former leader Mao Zedong. Energy drink giant Dongpeng and dairy producer Mengniu said they had terminated their partnerships, citing remarks that offended Chinese national sentiment.
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- October 27, 2026
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