Kylian Mbappé apologises after Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground end partnerships with the football star over remarks linked to Mao Zedong. The apology came after the commercial fallout had already begun and follows a pattern of foreign athletes and brands facing swift reactions in China over comments seen as sensitive to national. Three Chinese companies ended partnerships with Kylian Mbappe after his reported Mao remark.