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How much will China's Mbappe boycott cost?

Chinese brands drop sponsorship deals with Kylian Mbappe after his joke about Mao Zedong sparks a boycott. How much could the controversy cost the football star?

French football star Kylian Mbappé has apologised after a joke about China's former leader Mao Zedong sparked a growing boycott.Major brands have dropped sponsorship deals, while Chinese broadcasters are reportedly pulling Spanish football matches. We examine the financial fallout.

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Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Bisi Adebayo

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