Madrid apologise to Chinese people over Mbappé’s comments

Kylian Mbappe. Credit: Yahoo Sports.

Real Madrid have apologised to the Chinese people over recent remarks made by their forward, Kylian Mbappé, which reportedly caused offence.

The Spanish giants expressed their regret in a statement on its X handle on Wednesday, reaffirming their respect for China, its history, culture and citizens, as well as millions of Chinese supporters of the club.

The club said it shared the apology already issued by Mbappé, who reportedly expressed regret over his comments and reiterated his respect for the Chinese people.

“Real Madrid wishes to express its apologies to the Chinese people for any offence that may have been caused by the recent remarks made by our player, Kylian Mbappé,” the club said.

Real Madrid added that it maintained a deep appreciation for China and the millions of fans in the country who support the club.

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“Our club has deep respect for China, its history, culture and people, as well as the millions of Chinese fans who feel affection for and admire Real Madrid,” the statement read.

The club also stressed its commitment to promoting mutual respect and understanding across different cultures, expressing its desire to strengthen its relationship with China and its people.

“Real Madrid reaffirms its commitment to the values of respect, peaceful coexistence and understanding between cultures,” the statement added.

The club further expressed its hope of continuing to build on the longstanding bonds of friendship and affection between Real Madrid and its Chinese supporters.

The apology underscores the club’s efforts to address the concerns raised by Mbappé’s remarks and reaffirm its commitment to maintaining positive relations with its international fan base.

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