Kylian Mbappé has apologised for comments he made about Mao Zedong, the late Chinese leader, after acknowledging that his remarks were “ill-judged”.
The footballer’s apology addresses a controversy surrounding his reference to Mao, who led China until his death. The available details do not specify the precise wording of Mbappé’s comments or the circumstances in which they were made.
Mbappé’s statement represents his response to the criticism over the remarks. No further details about any consequences or next steps have been provided.
