Mourinho Defends Mbappé in China Crisis: “Better Not to Speak in Today’s World”
José Mourinho has defended Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid amid the ongoing fallout over the player’s comments regarding China, asserting that both parties handled the issue with great responsibility while warning of the risks of expressing opinions in today’s world. Speaking during his press conference ahead of the La Liga fixture against Racing Santander, the […]
Chinese TV Executes La Liga Broadcast Ban Following Mbappé Controversy
China’s official state broadcaster has executed its threat to halt the transmission of La Liga matches, with Spanish league fixtures missing from its sports channels on Saturday as the fallout from Kylian Mbappé’s controversial remarks regarding the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong continues to escalate. Agence France-Presse (AFP) confirmed that CCTV channels refrained from broadcasting […]
Mourinho Hails Kane’s Ballon d’Or Triumph, Stunned by Bellingham’s Rank
José Mourinho has affirmed that Harry Kane fully deserved his 2026 Ballon d’Or victory, while expressing bewilderment at Jude Bellingham’s final ranking and singling out Kylian Mbappé with extraordinary praise regarding his stature in World Cup history. The Portuguese manager’s remarks followed the Bayern Munich striker’s inaugural Ballon d’Or triumph at a ceremony held in […]
28 Points Decide the Ballon d’Or: Inside Kane’s Victory Over Mbappé
The detailed results of the 2026 Ballon d’Or voting revealed an exceptionally close contest between Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé, with the English striker winning by a narrow margin despite considerable differences in the journalists’ selections. The points were revealed days after the London ceremony, where the Bayern Munich star claimed the award for the […]
Chinese Fans Burn Mbappé Shirts as Outrage Escalates Over Video Controversy
Some Chinese fans have taken to burning jerseys bearing Kylian Mbappé’s name as outrage deepens over his recent remarks, coinciding with a wave of media restrictions and commercial severed ties targeting the Real Madrid superstar. Media outlets, including Mundo Deportivo and Eurosport, published video clips documenting fan protests reacting to the French forward’s comments regarding […]
Mbappé Crisis Escalates as Migu Drops Real Madrid’s Santander Clash in China
Chinese streaming platform Migu has removed Real Madrid’s upcoming fixture against Racing Santander from its broadcast schedule, marking the latest development in the fallout surrounding Kylian Mbappé’s comments and its impact on the club’s Asian market presence. Mundo Deportivo revealed that the digital platform erased the encounter from its weekend programming as Chinese backlash persists […]
Real Madrid Issues Official Apology to China Over Mbappé’s Remarks
Real Madrid has issued an official apology to the Chinese people regarding the controversy sparked by Kylian Mbappé’s remarks, after the fallout from the crisis extended to La Liga match broadcasts and the player’s commercial relations in the Asian market. The club published a statement joining the apology previously issued by its French forward, reaffirming […]
“We Watch Actions”: Chinese Broadcaster Demands Steps From Mbappé & Real
China Media Group (CMG), the parent entity of state broadcaster CCTV, has called on Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé, and La Liga to take practical steps to make amends for the controversy sparked by the French forward’s remarks. The response came via a representative of the group following the publication of Mbappé’s apology, in a statement […]
Mbappé’s China Crisis Hits Real Madrid’s Commercial Interests and Results in Social Media Ban
Kylian Mbappé’s crisis with China has extended to Real Madrid’s commercial interests, while the French forward has been dealt a fresh blow with his account restricted on one of the country’s most prominent social media platforms. Diario AS revealed that the fallout from the crisis could impact the club’s share of its star player’s image […]
Kylian Mbappé Issues Official Apology to China Following Meme Controversy
Kylian Mbappé has issued an official apology to the Chinese people following the controversy sparked by his comments regarding a meme, and the subsequent commercial boycotts and media restrictions that targeted his presence in the country. The Real Madrid forward published his statement on Tuesday across his social media channels, coming hours after the escalating […]