Real Madrid apologizes to China over Mbappe controversy

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Real Madrid issued a formal apology to China after state-run broadcaster CCTV demanded one, reversing the club’s initial defense of Kylian Mbappe’s freedom of expression. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing took the apology seriously.

WHO: Real Madrid

WHAT: Real Madrid issued a formal apology to China over the Mbappe controversy.

WHEN: Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 7:57 AM ET

WHERE: China

WHY: Real Madrid apologized after CCTV demanded an apology over the controversy.

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