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Chinese State TV CCTV Skips Real Madrid Match Amid Mbappe Controversy

Chinese State TV CCTV Skips Real Madrid Match Amid Mbappe Controversy
World Sports · 15:06:24 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe scored in Sunday's La Liga clash against Racing Santander, but viewers in China were unable to watch the goal after state broadcaster CCTV declined to air the match. The omission follows a reported row involving Mbappe. The game took place on November 1, 2026, and the broadcaster's decision left Chinese fans without access to the live coverage.

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