Real Madrid issues apology to China after comments by Kylian Mbappe
The Japan Times's headline. Reported by The Japan Times, Fox News.
What The Japan Times reported
After apologies from Mbappe and La Liga did not quell the response in China, La Liga President Javier Tebas set up a crisis unit and met with Chinese ambassador Yao Jing.
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Real Madrid issues apology to China after comments by Kylian Mbappe. After apologies from Mbappe and La Liga did not quell the response in China, La Liga President Javier Tebas set up a crisis unit and met with Chinese ambassador Yao Jing. Covered by 2 publications. The Japan Times: Real Madrid issues apology to China after comments by Kylian Mbappe. Fox News: Real Madrid issues apology to China over Mbappe controversy after state-run TV demands it.
Who is covering it
- The Japan Times Japan Real Madrid issues apology to China after comments by Kylian Mbappe After apologies from Mbappe and La Liga did not quell the response in China, La Liga President Javier Tebas set up a crisis unit and met with Chinese ambassador Yao Jing. 29 Oct · Tier 2
- Fox News United States Real Madrid issues apology to China over Mbappe controversy after state-run TV demands it Real Madrid issued a formal apology to China after CCTV demanded one, reversing its initial defense of Kylian Mbappe's freedom of expression. 28 Oct · Tier 3
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