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After the controversy in China regarding comments made by Kylian Mbappé about Mao Zedong, José Mourinho praised the player's and Real Madrid's response, which he deemed swift and elegant. The coach said he felt represented by his club and player. Mourinho believed that this situation illustrated the risks associated with speaking out in today's world, where, in his opinion, it was sometimes better not to express oneself. He also described Mbappé as responsible and praised Real Madrid's reaction. Finally, he stated that for them, the matter was closed and they had nothing more to do. #JoséMourinho #KylianMbappé #Football (translated)

Mathieu Bock-Côté defended the arrival of Jacinthe-Ève Arel in the Parti québécois, arguing that her right-wing positions should not exclude her from the civic space. He recalled that she had sometimes seen qualities in Donald Trump, severely criticized health measures during the pandemic, and argued that there were only two sexes. Bock-Côté specified that he was not commenting on the merits of these opinions, but that they could be contested without justifying, in his view, Arel's exclusion. He accused members of Québec solidaire of demanding Arel's dismissal and wanting to ban her from political life. He also criticized some Péquistes who had relayed this indignation and claimed that Arel did not have a place in the PQ. According to him, the party was a coalition that could welcome social democrats, progressives, conservatives, and libertarians. Bock-Côté argued that the independence of Quebec was the common ground for Péquistes, despite their disagreements on the model of society. He believed that the sovereignist movement should also welcome people close to Éric Duhaime's ideas, and presented Arel's membership in the independence camp as a contribution to this cause. #Québec #Indépendance #Politique (translated)

FRENCHRAPUS wrote that many people criticized Real Madrid and the French team for not defending their captain, Kylian Mbappé, after the controversy. According to him, many recalled that Mbappé had often supported his teammates in the past, but he did not receive the same support when he found himself in difficulty. #KylianMbappé #RealMadrid #ÉquipeDeFrance (translated)

Actu Foot reported that José Antonio Camacho, former coach of China, had warned Real Madrid after the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappé. He estimated that the club and the player should surround themselves with good lawyers, stating that the concerned organizations could break their relations and leave them to manage the follow-up with FIFA, UEFA, or other bodies. Camacho also suggested that the suspension of La Liga's broadcast in China could be a negotiation strategy. Actu Foot cited Partidazo COPE as a source. #RealMadrid #Mbappé #Football (translated)

The author of the message indicated that the new installment of "Call of Duty" was at the center of a heated controversy for having used real images of a deadly crush in Seoul. He added that relatives of the victims were calling for its removal. #Séoul #CallofDuty #polémique https://t.co/83101qQf8w #CallofDuty #Séoul #polémique #KR (translated)

Impact indicated that two days before Halloween and a new national mobilization, the Paris police prefecture had warned that wearing a mask concealing the face could result in a fine of €150, and that a weapon, even a replica, could lead to 3 years in prison and a fine of €45,000. Impact added that this reminder was controversial, as the law allegedly provided for an exception for holidays, especially Halloween. The post referred to the police prefecture and Le Parisien. #Halloween #Paris #Loi (translated)

Actu Foot indicated that Migu had removed the Santander-Real Madrid match from its schedule on Sunday, after the controversy sparked by comments from Kylian Mbappé about Mao Zedong. According to the account, the other Liga matches remained scheduled, and content related to Real Madrid had also disappeared from the platform, except for a video relaying the club's apologies. #RealMadrid #Liga #Mbappé (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Philippe Diallo believed that the controversy involving Kylian Mbappé and China should not continue. According to him, Mbappé explained the context of his intervention and apologized; it was now necessary to turn the page so that he could continue his season under the best conditions. Diallo also stated that he did not think the player intended to harm the image of a Chinese leader, insult, or offend the Chinese people. Actu Foot attributed these comments to Ouest-France. #KylianMbappé #Football #Polémique (translated)

Actu Foot, citing Diario AS, reported that LaLiga feared losing one of its main markets in China due to the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappé. According to the report, Spanish football leaders were working urgently to avoid economic repercussions for the clubs, while LaLiga hoped to ease tensions through its diplomatic relations with China and the agreements made in recent years. Actu Foot also indicated that the NBA boycott in China, which lasted nearly two and a half years, was particularly concerning for Spanish football. It did not want to jeopardize its development in China, which is presented as one of its major international markets alongside North America. #LaLiga #Mbappé #Football (translated)

After controversial remarks by Kylian Mbappé about Mao Zedong, Real Madrid apologized to China for the discomfort caused, marking an escalation of the controversy that led to the suspension of the club's matches broadcasting in China. #KylianMbappé #RealMadrid #MaoZedong (translated)

Actu Foot indicated, citing L'Équipe, that Kylian Mbappé's advertising contracts with the Chinese brands Bushuila (Dongpeng) and Mengniu amounted to nearly 7 million euros per year. The two brands had ended their collaboration with the Frenchman, according to the report, as the contracts were set to expire in February and March 2027. Actu Foot estimated that they would very likely have been renewed in the absence of the controversy in China. #KylianMbappé #Chine #Publicité (translated)

Actu Foot, citing L’Équipe, reported that La Liga would have offered its help to Real Madrid to manage the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappé in China, the day before the revelation of the affair. The club reportedly refused this assistance due to its very strained relations with the governing body. According to the media, some Madrid executives even amused themselves with the situation and wanted to see how Javier Tebas would handle it. #RealMadrid #Liga #Mbappé (translated)

Actu Foot reported that a Croatian journalist from Večernji list admitted to making a mistake by ranking Harry Kane sixth in his Ballon d'Or vote. He explained that the results and performances in the World Cup had weighed decisively in his choice, considering that Rodri was the best player of the tournament. He also mentioned wanting to pay tribute to the Norwegians and stated that Lionel Messi had led Argentina to the final. The journalist indicated that he knew the absence of Lamine Yamal from his top 10 would spark controversy, while judging that the player's role had been minor in Spain's victories. His ranking placed Rodri first, Erling Haaland second, Lionel Messi third, Ferran Torres fourth, Kylian Mbappé fifth, Harry Kane sixth, Pau Cubarsí seventh, Vitinha eighth, Ousmane Dembélé ninth, and Jude Bellingham tenth. #BallonDor #CoupeDuMonde #Football (translated)

FRENCHRAPUS wrote that the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappé had caused the stock of the Swiss brand ON, which had chosen him as an ambassador after his departure from Nike, to drop by 3.5% on Wall Street. He added that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for more than 30% of the brand's global sales and that it already had over 100 stores in China. #KylianMbappé #Finance #SportBusiness (translated)

Actu Foot reported that The Bridge had apologized after the controversy related to Kylian Mbappé in China. In a statement, the show indicated that it had published the day before a video filmed in April behind the scenes, where it invited the footballer to react to humorous images of him circulating on social media. The Bridge expressed regret that the excerpt had offended people in China and elsewhere, and apologized to those who may have felt hurt, to Mbappé, to his partners, and to the institutions whose relations with China and the Chinese people may have been affected. #KylianMbappé #BridgeExcuses #Chine (translated)