GOLAZONEWSLaLiga broadcasts halted in China following Mbappé controversy
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- Chinese state broadcaster CCTV did not air LaLiga matches this Saturday.
- The decision follows controversial comments made by Kylian Mbappé regarding a Chinese dictator.
- According to Marca, Real Madrid's Sunday match will also not be shown in the country.
Chinese state television network CCTV opted not to broadcast any LaLiga matches this Saturday following a controversy involving Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé. According to information reported by the newspaper Marca, Real Madrid's match scheduled for Sunday will also not be aired in the country.
The friction between LaLiga and China originated from an interview Mbappé gave to 'The Bridge', a program on the YouTube channel ESN. During a rapid-fire question-and-answer session, the forward made comments concerning a Chinese dictator. The situation has raised concerns regarding potential financial losses for Real Madrid.