# Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China

- Published: 2026-10-27T13:25:54Z
- Updated: 2026-10-28T06:58:01Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv62yg0erp8zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.

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