Mbappé’s apologies and the reactions from La Liga and Real Madrid have failed to calm the situation in China. Chinese media have decided not to broadcast Real Madrid’s next match, further deepening the clash over the French player’s remarks about Mao Zedong.
The controversy involving Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid is having concrete consequences in China. Despite the French striker’s apologies and the club’s and La Liga’s positions, the reaction in the Asian country remains harsh.
According to reports from Italian media, China Media Group (CMG) has decided not to broadcast the Racing Santander vs. Real Madrid match from week 11 of La Liga. The Migu platform, which distributes sporting events in China, has also removed the match from its schedule.
The decision is a significant blow to the club’s television presence in the Chinese market, where Spanish football is followed by a large number of fans. The latest measure comes after reactions to Mbappé’s remarks about Mao Zedong, which have caused controversy in China. According to reports, the French striker’s name has also been removed from some of his sponsors’ channels in this market, while his jerseys have become harder to find in some stores.
Unlike the Real Madrid match, the other fixtures of the Spanish league’s week are expected to be broadcast normally, including Barcelona’s games. On the Migu platform, the only link mentioned with the Madrid club remains a video containing the official apology issued by Real Madrid following the controversy.
Despite the reactions from the player and the club, the situation remains tense. The decision not to broadcast the match shows that the consequences are not limited to debates on social networks, but are also affecting media exposure and the commercial interests of Real Madrid.