GOLAZONEWSMbappe controversy and Benfica's Champions League preparations
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- Kylian Mbappe has apologized following a controversy in China over a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong.
- Benfica are preparing to face Arsenal in the third round of the Women's Champions League.
- Coach Ivan Baptista expressed his team's ambition to play a leading role against the English side.
Kylian Mbappe has come under scrutiny after his remarks regarding a meme that portrayed him as Mao Zedong sparked a controversy in China. Following the backlash, the player issued an apology to the Chinese public.
Meanwhile, Benfica are gearing up for their third match in the Women's Champions League. The squad, led by manager Ivan Baptista, is set to travel to face Arsenal.
Ivan Baptista stated that he believes his team will pose significant challenges to the English side. The coach emphasized that Benfica intends to be protagonists in the match and aims to dictate the flow of play.