Mbappé zegt sorry voor opmerking over Mao Zedong: 'Begrijp dat het kwetste'
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The French football star issued a public apology on Tuesday. He said his earlier comment about Mao Zedong was thoughtless. Mao Zedong is recognized as the founder of communist China. The apology came after the remark attracted criticism. Several Chinese companies subsequently ended their cooperation with the player. The incident highlighted sensitivities surrounding historical political figures.
Kylian Mbappé heeft dinsdag zijn excuses aangeboden voor zijn "ondoordachte" opmerking over Mao Zedong, de grondlegger van het communistische China. Naar aanleiding van die uitspraak beëindigden verschillende Chinese bedrijven de samenwerking met hem.