Mbappé apologises to China after controversy

Kylian Mbappé has apologised to China, in a statement released on Tuesday, according to several media outlets including RMC Sport and Le Figaro. The forward, who has played 10 matches and scored 11 goals in La Liga this season, says he is 'sincerely sorry'. He is thus responding to the controversy sparked by a 'little joke' about his 'meme' as Mao Zedong.

A public apology

In his statement, Mbappé expresses 'a deep respect for the Chinese people', reports Onze Mondial. He apologises, after remarks deemed controversial, according to Le Figaro. The player had broken his silence in the midst of the controversy, adds RMC Sport.

A controversy initially met with silence

The player had not initially reacted to the controversy. That is now done, with this official statement. The statement was released on Tuesday 27 October, according to the sources consulted.

An expected reaction

This intervention comes after days of tension, although the file does not specify the exact nature of the remarks in question. Maxifoot and A Bola also confirm the player's statement. The rest is not detailed in the file.