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Kylian Mbappé faces contract cancellations over remarks on Mao Zedong
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Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has lost multiple brand contracts in China after referencing a meme about former leader Mao Zedong on a French program.
- Kylian Mbappé appeared on the French program 'Le Bridge'.
- During the show, he mentioned a meme he found funny involving a video of the 'dictator of China'.
- The referenced meme featured a manipulated image combining Mbappé's likeness with former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
- Mbappé has previously been associated with the nickname 'the dictator' due to his football profile.
- Mao Zedong remains a highly revered figure within the Communist Party of China despite his controversial historical legacy.
- Several Chinese commercial institutions terminated their brand contracts with Mbappé following the remarks.
- Mbappé faces criticism from Chinese fans for allegedly profiting from the Chinese market while making offensive comments.
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