Mbappé apologised to Chinese fans after the remarks concerning Mao Zedong triggered criticism. The disputed comment was reported as describing Mao as a Chinese dictator, although the supplied reports do not provide its full wording or context.
According to Al Jazeera, Mbappé said the comment was ill-judged and that he understood it had hurt many people. His statement followed the reaction among Chinese fans to the Mao-related remarks.
Chinese brands or sponsorship interests reportedly dropped Mbappé after the controversy, according to reporting from Al Jazeera and Yahoo Sports. The reports supplied for this article do not identify the companies or specific sponsorship agreements involved.
India Today reported that LaLiga distanced itself from the Mao-related remarks. The supplied material does not detail the wording, nature or timing of any statement from the Spanish football organisation.
The available reporting therefore establishes an apology, backlash from Chinese fans and reported commercial fallout, but it does not name the affected brands or sponsorship arrangements. The episode also drew reported distancing from LaLiga, while the precise circumstances of the original remark remain unspecified in the supplied material.