Mbappe meme scandal in China: expert does not expect serious economic consequences
A joke meme depicting Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe as Mao Zedong has provoked a reaction in China, where the footballer has already lost two sponsors. Sports journalist Ken Early believes the incident is unlikely to lead to serious economic problems for the player, but it illustrates the risks clubs face when operating in a global market.
Aziz Karimov