On the evening of the 27th, the Chinese Football Association issued a statement stating that Mbappe, a player for the Spanish club Real Madrid, made incorrect remarks about China during an interview with overseas media. The Chinese Football Association took this matter seriously and immediately had a formal discussion with Real Madrid, demanding that the involved player and Real Madrid make a public apology.
The Chinese Football Association firmly opposes any remarks that harm the feelings of the Chinese people. International renowned athletes should especially stick to the line, express themselves rationally, and cherish their public influence.
The Chinese Football Association will fully utilize international multilateral exchange platforms to advocate for international football exchanges and interactions based on mutual respect, and jointly promote the healthy development of football and cultural exchange.
On the same day, Mbappé made a statement on the X platform: "In a recent interview, I responded to a picture featuring me as the main character. My remarks were inappropriate, and now I realize that these words hurt many people in China and various Chinese communities around the world. I apologize to all those who have been hurt by my remarks. This was not my intention at all. I have deep respect for the Chinese people and their history, and I sincerely regret what I said."
In addition, the Spanish football league and its president Tebas issued a statement apologizing to the people of China.
As of now, Real Madrid Club has not issued any statements.
