Three Chinese sponsors end Mbappé deals after accusation of insulting Mao Zedong
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Three Chinese commercial partners of Kylian Mbappé have ended their contracts: Dongpeng, Mengniu and cheese producer Milkground. The reason is an accusation of insulting Mao Zedong, with sources saying the player allegedly compared him indirectly to a dictator. China's state broadcaster, which holds La Liga's rights in the country, has announced it is suspending broadcasts of the Spanish league, and tournament officials have issued an apology addressed to the Chinese people. The day after the ceremony in London, where Harry Kane was awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the Frenchman learned that the contracts had been terminated.
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