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Real event · international · 2026-11-02

China state broadcaster pulls La Liga matches following Mbappé joke

Final verdict announced: November 3, 2026 at 3:01 AM ET

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China state broadcaster pulls La Liga matches following Mbappé joke

China Media Group has not specified the duration of the blackout.

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China Media Group acknowledged Mbappé's apology.

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