Kylian Mbappé has apologised in China following a comment about Chinese leader Mao that caused anger, although censorship has made it difficult to establish precisely what he said.
The incident involved remarks by Mbappé about Mao and led to a response in which he apologised. However, information about the exchange has been restricted, leaving many people without a clear account of the original comment.
The limited details available mean that the wording of Mbappé’s remarks, as well as the full circumstances surrounding the apology, remain unclear. The episode has nevertheless attracted attention because of the reaction to his comments and the subsequent lack of openly available information.
Mbappé’s apology is the latest known development. No further details about the exact statement or any additional response are available in the supplied material.