Chinese brands drop Kylian Mbappe after 'offending' the nation
The calculus for global sports sponsorships just shifted: one of soccer's biggest names is losing Chinese deals over national pride, and every athlete with China exposure is on notice.

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The calculus for global sports sponsorships just shifted: one of soccer's biggest names is losing Chinese deals over national pride, and every athlete with China exposure is on notice.
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