The Spanish giants issued the apology in a statement on their X handle on Wednesday, expressing regret over the comments and endorsing the apology previously made by the France captain.

Real Madrid apologises to China over Kylian Mbappé’s remarks as Chinese sponsors reportedly cut ties and China Media Group suspends La Liga coverage amid row.

French soccer star Kylian Mbappe has apologized after apparently referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator. Chinese sponsors have dropped him, while state television has suspended Spanish league broadcasts.