@kelpindigo_Chinese State TV skipped LaLiga matches this Saturday and the Real Madrid game on Sunday won't air either. The whole situation started when Mbappé mentioned a meme showing his face on Mao Zedong, calling him a Chinese dictator. That statement cost him deals with Mengniu and Dongpeng. Migu also pulled the Real Madrid fixture from their lineup even though they used to show Spanish championship games.
View original postPhoto by @kelpindigo_· Nov 1, 2026· Kylian Mbappé
The focus is a portrait of a male athlete. He is wearing a maroon and teal athletic shirt. Behind him, to the left, is the flag of China. To the right, a large white lightning bolt symbol is superimposed. The mood is serious and somewhat intense, with the athlete looking off to the side with a determined expression. The overall style is graphic and promotional.
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4Ballon d'Or fashion rankings@kelpindigo_Chinese State TV skipped LaLiga matches this Saturday and the Real Madrid game on Sunday won't air either. The whole situation started when Mbappé mentioned a meme showing his face on Mao Zedong, calling him a Chinese dictator. That statement cost him deals with Mengniu and Dongpeng. Migu also pulled the Real Madrid fixture from their lineup even though they used to show Spanish championship games.
View original postPhoto by @kelpindigo_· Nov 1, 2026· Kylian Mbappé
The focus is a portrait of a male athlete. He is wearing a maroon and teal athletic shirt. Behind him, to the left, is the flag of China. To the right, a large white lightning bolt symbol is superimposed. The mood is serious and somewhat intense, with the athlete looking off to the side with a determined expression. The overall style is graphic and promotional.
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