Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe apologizes after Mao meme comments amid growing backlash in China

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe issued an apology Tuesday after comments he made about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong led several sponsors to drop him and drew a backlash from Chinese state television. The day after the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which saw Mbappe leave the London Palladium empty-handed, began with an international drama involving…

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Arsenal v Benfica: Women’s Champions League Betting Tips

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Wednesday’s Women’s Champions League clash between Arsenal and Benfica. Our Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals (17/20) | Arsenal 2-0 Benfica (6/1) Arsenal welcome Benfica to Meadow Park on Wednesday evening, with the Gunners looking to extend their impressive European home record against a side they beat last season. Now, let’s take…

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China suspends La Liga broadcasts over Mbappe controversy

China’s state broadcaster has temporarily suspended broadcasts of Spanish La Liga matches featuring Real Madrid’s French forward Kylian Mbappe. Mundo Deportivo reports that the broadcaster has also removed all advertising featuring Mbappe, while references to the French star have been deleted from China Central Television’s website. The move followed the circulation of a video on…

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Breaking: China halts broadcasts of the Spanish league

China’s state broadcaster “CCTV” has suspended its broadcasts of Spanish La Liga football, along with any match featuring Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé, after the French player’s comments about a satirical “meme” image comparing him to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked controversy. TheSpanish news agency “EFE” reported on Tuesday that the decision has already…

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Under-17 FIFA World Cup: Jariyah Shah, Charlie Wilson-Papps and Max Lyall-Rajendra picked for Australia

Manchester United’s Jariyah Shah, Brighton & Hove Albion’s Charlie Wilson-Papps and AFC Bournemouth’s Max Lyall-Rajendra have been picked for Australia at next month’s Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. The trio were named in Carl Veart’s 21-man Joeys squad, which features 17 A-League Men players and four based overseas, with Red Bull Salzburg defender Harrison Bond…

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Liverpool vs Chelsea: League Cup stats & head-to-head

Head to Head Key, Liverpool v Chelsea Goals scored Liverpool 3Chelsea 8 Goals conceded Liverpool 1Chelsea 3 Shots Liverpool 7Chelsea 31 Shots on target Liverpool 5Chelsea 15 Shots off target Liverpool 2Chelsea 16 Blocked shots Liverpool 5Chelsea 11 Passing accuracy % Liverpool 82.88Chelsea 87.54 Liverpool Chelsea W Liverpool won v Brighton & Hove Albion 2…

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