Recently, French star and La Liga player Mbappé made inappropriate remarks about China during an interview, which caused strong dissatisfaction among Chinese fans. After the incident, the Chinese Football Association immediately approached Real Madrid to express their concerns. CCTV completely stopped broadcasting any matches involving La Liga and Mbappé. Many platforms banned his accounts, and several companies announced they would terminate their cooperation with him.
On the evening of the 27th, Mbappé publicly apologized. He stated that his previous response to a online image featuring himself was inadequate, and he realized that his remarks had hurt many people in China and various Chinese communities around the world. He expressed his apologies to all those who were harmed by his actions, and assured that he did not intend to offend anyone. He also expressed deep respect for the Chinese people and their history.
On the same day, the French online interview show 'The Bridge', in which Mbappe participated, released a bilingual apology statement in English and French through its official social media account. They explained that the video involved was footage from a show recorded in April this year, in which Mbappe responded to some online images related to him.
The statement said that the program deeply regrets the offense caused by the video to people in China and around the world. The program offers sincere apologies to anyone who may have felt hurt or offended, to Mbappé, his partners, and any organizations whose relations with China and Chinese people may have been affected by this incident.
Previously, Spanish Liga chairman Tebas wrote to China Central Television, expressing his apology for Mbappé's inappropriate remarks.
According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 27, Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presided over a regular press conference.
AFP reporter asked: Today, French footballer Mbappé was terminated by several Chinese companies due to a video that spread online. The video showed him making inappropriate comments involving China. What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' comment on this?
Guo Jia Kun stated that we have noticed reports related to this matter. Words and deeds that harm the feelings of Chinese people will naturally be met with joint opposition by all sectors of Chinese society.
