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Chinese State TV Maintains Real Madrid Blackout Over Mbappe-Mao Meme Dispute

Chinese State TV Maintains Real Madrid Blackout Over Mbappe-Mao Meme Dispute

By Islam El-Sakka

Chinese state television continues to block broadcasts of Real Madrid matches following a controversy involving a meme comparing forward Kylian Mbappe to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.

The blackout persists after the meme circulated on social media, prompting Chinese authorities to restrict the Spanish club's coverage on state-run networks.

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