Mbappe faces backlash in China for meme fiasco
Three major Chinese brands have ended partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe.
According to Al Jazeera English, three major Chinese brands have ended partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe.
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- Chinese, French, Kylian Mbappe
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- World
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