
How a Mao Zedong Meme Got Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid Banned from Chinese TV
Key Highlights Chinese sports portal Dongqiudi erased Real Madrid forward Kylian MbappĂ© from its 2026 Ballon d’Or standings, substituting his name with the phrase “no such person exists” and displaying his image in black and white. The backlash follows an interview in which MbappĂ© remarked on an internet meme superimposing his face over a “Chinese ...











