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Mbappé meme involving China's former dictator reportedly sparks backlash

Original: China is reportedly facing economic backlash simply because Kylian Mbappé chose a meme featuring their former dictator.

Kylian Mbappé has reportedly caused controversy in China after using a meme that features the country's former dictator, with claims circulating of economic backlash against him as a result. Observers are debating the fallout online, with some arguing the reaction would be far larger if stars like Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi had made the same choice.

Why now: The claim that one of football's biggest stars faces economic consequences over a politically sensitive China reference is striking and sparks debate about double standards.

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• China is reportedly facing economic backlash simply because Kylian Mbappé chose a meme featuring their former dictator. Imagine if it were Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi who had made that choice. The internet would be on fire, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the economic · TaiwoFTX · 93

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