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China refuses to air Real Madrid match after Kylian Mbappe's joke about Mao

China refuses to air Real Madrid match after Kylian Mbappe's joke about Mao
World Sports · 04:34:11 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

China has refused to broadcast a Real Madrid match after a joke made by Kylian Mbappe about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The decision was reported on November 2, 2026. Further details about the specific match and the nature of the joke have not been disclosed.

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