Several Chinese brands have dropped French footballer Kylian Mbappé following a backlash over alleged comments referring to the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Mbappé reportedly told a French talk show The Bridge the meme “that makes me laugh the most, it’s the one where there’s a video of a guy, I think it’s a Chinese
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The World Cup may be over but the merch and apparel rollout continues this month with the launch of a limited-edition pair of soccer cleats from French star and 2026 Golden Boot Award winner, Kylian
Now that France has arrived, the game is getting a little spicier. France almost had a third, but Henderson blocked the ball before England won a corner. Rice, looking exhausted, hands the ball to Toney, who heads the ball into goal, forcing Maignan to make a save. Marcus Rashford tries to overcome the defense of