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The prosecution's case: Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke
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Real event · international · 2026-10-27
Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke
Final verdict announced: October 28, 2026 at 4:01 AM ET
Real headline
Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke
Kylian Mbappé faces backlash in China for a joke about Mao.
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What the record shows
Major brands in China are distancing themselves from Mbappé.
Original reporting
Sources
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BBC News — Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke — 2026-10-27
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