At Least Three Chinese Companies Reportedly Cut Ties With Kylian Mbappé
At least three Chinese companies are cutting ties with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé after he reportedly made comments referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 27, 2026 —
At least three Chinese companies are cutting ties with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé after he reportedly made comments referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator, according to the available account of the trend.
The information provided does not identify the companies or describe what ending their ties entails. It also does not give the date or setting of Mbappé’s reported comments, provide their exact wording, or identify the source that reported them. The comments are therefore described here as reported, rather than presented as a verified quotation.
The account does not specify whether the companies have issued statements or whether any decisions have been completed. It also does not provide details about the commercial relationships involved, such as whether they concern sponsorships, endorsements or other arrangements. No financial figures or timelines were included.
The reported response involves at least three companies, but the information available does not establish whether additional businesses are involved or indicate the broader effect on Mbappé’s commercial partnerships. Without company names, statements or further details about the reported remarks, the scope and circumstances of the decisions remain unclear.
Further information about the companies’ identities, the status of their ties with Mbappé and the context of the reported comments was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by E. EDUARDO CASTILLO, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.
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