China / Kylian Mbappé: "This is a controversy that, ultimately, I hope will not last" (P. Diallo, FFF)

News Tank Football - Paris - Selection #458981 - Published on 29/10/26 at 18:00
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"Kylian Mbappé explained very clearly the context in which his remarks were made" (P. Diallo, FFF) - ©  Ouest-France

"I don’t think Kylian Mbappé ever intended to damage the image of a Chinese leader, or to insult the Chinese people in any way. This is a controversy that, ultimately, I hope will not last, because Kylian explained very well the context in which this remark was made," Philippe Diallo, president of the Fédération Française de Football, said to French regional daily Ouest-France on 29 October 2026.

"He has apologised. I think we should now leave it there and let him continue his season in the best possible conditions," the president of the FFF added in Rennes (FRA), at the body's fourth and final inter-regional meeting.

Philippe Diallo was reacting to remarks made in April 2026 by France national team captain Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid CF, LALIGA EA Sports) on the podcast "The Bridge", about…

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"Kylian Mbappé explained very clearly the context in which his remarks were made" (P. Diallo, FFF) - ©  Ouest-France

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