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Kylian Mbappe Criticism in China Leads to Spanish Football Blackout on State TV

Kylian Mbappe Criticism in China Leads to Spanish Football Blackout on State TV
World Sports · 00:41:51 - Monday, 2 November 2026

Kylian Mbappe has faced criticism in China over a recent comment, prompting Chinese state television to stop broadcasting Spanish football matches, according to an AFP report. The Real Madrid forward's remarks triggered a diplomatic and media backlash, resulting in the removal of La Liga and other Spanish football content from state-run channels. The decision marks a significant escalation in the fallout from the player's statement, affecting coverage of one of the world's most popular leagues in the world's second-largest economy. Details of the specific comment were not disclosed in the initial report.

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