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Mbappé meme allegedly sparks economic backlash from China

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

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is reportedly facing economic backlash from China after using a meme featuring the country's former dictator. Social media users are debating the story, with some arguing that if Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi had done the same, the internet reaction and consequences would have been far more intense.

Why now: Mbappé is one of football's biggest stars, and any clash involving China's sensitivities over its former leadership draws wide attention.

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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 · 99

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