China's state broadcaster China Media Group has pulled La Liga matches from its schedule following a joke made by Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, according to reports on Monday.
The broadcaster, which acknowledged Mbappé's subsequent apology, has not indicated how long the blackout will last. The decision affects coverage of Spain's top football division in one of the world's largest media markets.
Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid in 2024, made the remark during a recent public appearance. Details of the joke and the exact timing of the broadcast suspension were not immediately disclosed by Chinese authorities.
