China: government responds to Mbappé controversy, Tebas deplores his comments

According to Foot Mercato and So Foot, the Chinese government has spoken out after Kylian Mbappé's advertising contract terminations. 20 Minutes reports that Javier Tebas has deplored his comments.

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The controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappé has spread as far as China. According to Foot Mercato, several advertising contracts have been terminated with companies Dongpeng and Mengniu, and the Chinese government has reacted. So Foot confirms that the Chinese authorities have spoken on the matter.

According to 20 Minutes, Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, "deplores" the "offensive" comments of the Frenchman. The outlet specifies that the Chinese government is getting involved, without giving further details on the nature of its reaction.

Sources

  1. 20 MinutesPolémique Mbappé - Chine : Le gouvernement chinois s’en mêle, Javier Tebas « déplore » les propos « offensants » du Français (new window)20minutes.fr
  2. So FootLe gouvernement Chinois prend la parole suite à l’affaire Mbappé (new window)sofoot.com
  3. Foot MercatoLe gouvernement chinois réagit à la polémique autour de Kylian Mbappé (new window)footmercato.net