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Kylian Mbappe Faces Criticism in China, Spanish Football Pulled from State TV

Kylian Mbappe Faces Criticism in China, Spanish Football Pulled from State TV
World Sports · 10:11:18 - Sunday, 1 November 2026

Kylian Mbappe has drawn criticism in China following a recent comment, prompting Chinese state television to stop broadcasting Spanish football matches, according to an AFP report on October 31, 2026.

The French forward's remark sparked a backlash that led to the removal of Spanish league coverage from state-run channels. Details of the specific comment were not disclosed in the initial report.

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