Chinese Companies Reportedly End Partnerships With Kylian Mbappé
Chinese companies are ending partnerships with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé after he reportedly referred to Mao Zedong as a dictator, causing backlash in China.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 27, 2026 —
Chinese companies are ending partnerships with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé following backlash in China over a reported remark about Mao Zedong, according to the available account of the trend.
The account says Mbappé reportedly referred to Mao Zedong as a dictator. It does not provide the wording or setting of the remark, or identify when it was made. The account also does not name the companies ending their partnerships or specify how many agreements are affected.
The reported backlash in China is given as the reason for the partnership changes. No further details are provided about the reactions, including who expressed them or where they appeared. The information available does not establish whether every company involved has formally ended an agreement or whether some partnerships are being reconsidered.
It is also unclear what kind of partnerships are involved, when any changes took effect, or whether the companies or Mbappé have commented. The account provides no information about the financial terms of the agreements or the impact of the reported decisions.
As a result, the scope and status of the changes remain uncertain based on the available details. The reported sequence is limited to the alleged remark, backlash in China and Chinese companies ending partnerships with the player; additional specifics were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by E. EDUARDO CASTILLO, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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