After China's escalation against Mbappe: the crisis programme breaks its silence

"The Bridge", the programme presented by Aurélien Tchouaméni, the Real Madrid player and team-mate of Kylian Mbappé, has issued an official apology...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Amid the crisis: did China's representative vote for Mbappé in the Ballon d'Or?

Luo Ming, editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Titan Sports" and the only Chinese representative on the Ballon d'Or voting panel, has revealed his...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Kylian Mbappé apologises after being dropped by Chinese brands for Mao Zedong comment

French forward described Mao Zedong as a ‘dictator' in reference to viral meme
THE IRISH TIMES● Oct 27

China's storm of anger continues to batter Kylian: instant punishment expels Mbappé from the virtual world

Angry reactions have continued in China against Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid star, who sparked a major crisis with a sarcastic remark.
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Actions not words: Chinese television responds to Mbappé's apology

China Media Group, the parent company of China's CCTV channel, responded through an official spokesperson after Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé's...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

A storm of Chinese anger continues to batter Kylian: an immediate removal cuts Mbappé off from the virtual world

Angry reactions have continued in China against Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid star, who sparked a major crisis with a sarcastic remark.
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

'I apologize to everyone': Mbappé reacts to 'Chinese dictator' controversy

Kylian Mbappé apologised after comments about a meme depicting Chinese leader Mao Zedong triggered backlash in China. Beverage maker Dongpeng,...
INDIATIMES.COM● Oct 27

Mbappé apologises after remark about 'Chinese dictator' goes viral

The footballer admitted that his comment was “ill-judged”.
THE JOURNAL (IE● Oct 27

A major predicament: fresh escalation from China against Mbappé

France forward Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid has been banned from posting on Xiaohongshu, one of China's most popular social media platforms,...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

MD3: Beijing FC (CHN) 2-2 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Beijing: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC found their way back from a goal down to hold China PR's Beijing FC to a 2-2 stalemate in their AFC Champions...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 27

Is the Mbappé crisis over? Real Madrid issues an official apology to China

In a new development in the crisis that has sparked widespread controversy in China, Real Madrid issued an official statement apologising for the...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Mbappe apologises after being dropped by Chinese brands for viral video

France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe apologised on Tuesday after Chinese brands cut ties with him over comments referring to the late Chinese leader...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM● Oct 27

Kylian Mbappé apologizes to Chinese fans over Mao Zedong comment

Just hours after losing out to Harry Kane in the 2026 Ballon d’Or race, Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has now issued an official apology to his...
CLUTCHPOINTS● Oct 27

Chinese brands drop Mbappé after comment about 'Chinese dictator' meme

Kylian Mbappé's face appears in ads across China but now companies are cutting ties with him after he made comments apparently referring to Mao...
ESPN● Oct 27

"There is no one by that name": China erases Mbappé's name from Ballon d'Or history

China did not stop at halting the broadcast of the Spanish league, but went even further, deciding to erase Kylian Mbappé entirely from the Ballon...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

To escape the predicament: will Real Madrid step into the Mbappé and China crisis?

The fallout from the crisis surrounding France's Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid star, in China continues, after remarks attributed to him regarding...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Official statement from Mbappé commenting on the China crisis

Kylian Mbappé, the France and Real Madrid star, issued an official statement to offer an apology regarding his controversial remarks about a...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Kylian Mbappe caught up in China storm as sponsors cut ties over dictator meme

Kylian Mbappe has lost a number of Chinese sponsorship deals as a result of seemingly referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator
EXPRESS● Oct 27

Following the Mbappé crisis: official Spanish apology to the Chinese people

Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish La Liga, issued an apology to the Chinese people on behalf of the league, following Kylian Mbappé's...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

After the Mbappé crisis: an official Spanish apology to the Chinese people

Javier Tebas, the president of La Liga, has issued an apology to the Chinese people following comments made by Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Breaking: China halts broadcasts of the Spanish league

China's state broadcaster CCTV has decided to suspend the broadcasting of Spanish league football matches, the Spanish news agency reported in a...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Mbappé crisis escalates: a painful blow to Real Madrid, and the Chinese foreign ministry hits back hard

The crisis surrounding France's Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid star, in China has escalated after the public broadcaster CCTV decided to suspend
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Kylian Mbappe faces China backlash as major sponsors cut ties over Mao Zedong meme

Kylian Mbappe has lost at least three major sponsors in China after seemingly referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator during an appearance on an...
MIRROR● Oct 27

French football star Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands after 'dictator' remark

At least three Chinese companies are cutting ties with Kylian Mbappe after he appeared to refer to Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic...
SKY NEWS● Oct 27

Mbappé crisis escalates: a painful blow to Real Madrid, and the Chinese foreign ministry responds forcefully

The crisis surrounding France's Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid star, in China has escalated, after the public broadcaster CCTV decided to suspend
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Mbappé crisis escalates: a painful blow for Real Madrid, and the Chinese foreign ministry hits back strongly

The crisis surrounding France's Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid star, escalated in China after the public broadcaster CCTV decided to suspend
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Major Chinese brands drop Mbappe over Chairman Mao meme jokes

Two major Chinese sponsors of Kylian Mbappe have dropped their support for the footballer after the Frenchman made jokes about Chairman Mao Zedong....
CITYAM.COM● Oct 27

Kylian Mbappe sparks international incident as China government reacts to Real Madrid star's 'dictator' joke

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has lost two major Chinese sponsors following an escalating diplomatic controversy regarding a social media joke...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Kylian Mbappé angers entire country after 'Chinese dictator' comment sparks fury

French football captain Kylian Mbappé has lost at least three major Chinese sponsors after making comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong as a...
DAILY STAR● Oct 27

Kylian Mbappe is dropped by Chinese brands and warned by Beijing he faces 'rejection' after joke about Chairman Mao sparks fury

A video circulated online in which the French Real Madrid superstar apparently mocked the former CCP leader.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE● Oct 27

A second painful blow after the Ballon d'Or: Mbappé at the heart of a million-strong storm of anger, and the reason is shocking

Kylian Mbappé, the French Real Madrid star, has lost his contracts with two major Chinese companies, after a widely circulated video clip sparked...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

"A resounding bombshell": Mbappé at the centre of a million-strong storm of anger, and the reason is shocking

Kylian Mbappé, the French Real Madrid star, has lost his contracts with two major Chinese companies after a widely circulated video clip sparked...
GOAL.COM● Oct 27

Kylian Mbappé dropped by Chinese brands for ‘offending national sentiments'

Video appears to show football star refer to Mao Zedong as a ‘dictator'Dongpeng Beverage and Mengniu end deals with France captainKylian Mbappé was...
THE GUARDIAN● Oct 27

Group E: China PR 3-2 United States

Rabat: China PR stayed perfect after a thrilling 3-2 win against the United States to finish top of Group E in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 26

Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad: Boakye makes it SIX goals in 10 games, Inaki and Kyereh all find the net 

GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 25

Ballon d'Or ceremony returns to England in nod to ‘revolutionary' Stanley Matthews

Matthews' family ‘very excited' as London Palladium hosts event 70 years after first award at Blackpool town hallWhen football's dignitaries...
THE GUARDIAN● Oct 25

Prince Ampem scores as Shanghai Port beat Tianjin Jinmen Tiger

Ghanaian midfielder Prince Ampem scored as Shanghai Port defeated Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 3-1 in the Chinese Super League at TEDA Football Stadium on...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 24

A terrifying number: Elinechina, Al-Ittihad's unstoppable weapon

The Nigerian George Ilenikhena continues to shine and make his standout appearances with Al-Ameed, after scoring a new goal against Al-Diriyah.
GOAL.COM● Oct 23

Group E: China PR 7-0 Samoa

Rabat: China PR cruised into the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 after a sparkling 7-0 win over Samoa in their Group E tie on...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 22

Chengdu Rongcheng - Dalian Yingbo FC predictions

Chengdu Rongcheng vs Dalian Yingbo FC prediction and preview for this Chinese Super League match on 24/10/2026 from our Football experts. Betting...
SPORTYTRADER● Oct 22

Henan FC - Beijing Guoan predictions

Henan FC vs Beijing Guoan prediction and preview for this Chinese Super League match on 24/10/2026 from our Football experts. Betting tips, lineup,...
SPORTYTRADER● Oct 22

Video: Chinese girl steals Ronaldo's attention in the Roshn League

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, the Al-Nassr captain, is surprised by the reappearance of a Chinese fan ahead of the kick-off of the global clash...
GOAL.COM● Oct 20

Japan stay top in Asia, Korea Republic, Indonesia and Chinese Taipei climb

Kuala Lumpur: Japan remain Asia's highest-ranked side in the latest FIFA Women's World Rankings released on Tuesday.
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 20

Group E: Kenya 0-3 China PR

Rabat: Xu Xiaotang's second half brace steered China PR to a 3-0 win against Kenya in their opening FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Group...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 19

Vote For New Food Options at Woking Football Club

We’re inviting all fans to vote for some new matchday food options! We will be picking the top 4 voted loaded fries variations from the choices...
WOKING FC OFFICIAL SITE● Oct 19

Ex-midfielder heavily criticises Juventus and Spalletti: ‘I don’t see an improved team’

Former midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi did not take well to Juventus’s 3-0 defeat at home against...
FOOTBALL ITALIA● Oct 19

Who Invented Soccer? Origins Explained

Who Invented Soccer? Ancient Games and the Birth of Modern Football No single person invented soccer. Modern association football took shape in...
SOCCERNEWS.COM● Oct 19

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu's lead cut; three teams level in Japan; Seoul held

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng saw their advantage at the top of the Chinese Super League reduced to six points, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima, FC Machida...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 19

Ghana’s Black Maidens open U-17 World Cup campaign against Norway

Ghana begin their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 campaign against Norway on Sunday, 19 October, with kick-off at 18:00 GMT at...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 18

Ghana’s Frank Acheampong shares excitement after scoring in consecutive matches for Dalian Yingbo

Former Ghana international Frank Acheampong has expressed his delight after scoring in two consecutive games for Dalian Yingbo in the Chinese...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 18

Frank Acheampong scores again as Dalian Yingbo beat Shenzhen Peng City in Chinese top flight

Former Ghana international Frank Acheampong delivered another top-class performance as Dalian Yingbo triumphed over Shenzhen Peng City in the...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 17

Black Maidens begin Rabat preparations for Norway opener

The Black Maidens have held their first training session in Rabat as they finalise preparations for their opening Group C match against Norway at...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 16

Beijing Guoan - Qingdao West Coast FC predictions

Beijing Guoan vs Qingdao West Coast FC prediction and preview for this Chinese Super League match on 18/10/2026 from our Football experts. Betting...
SPORTYTRADER● Oct 16

Black Maidens arrive in Rabat ahead of 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Ghana’s Black Maidens have arrived in Rabat from their pre-tournament camp in Casablanca as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA U-17...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 15

Black Maidens move to Rabat for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup opener

The Black Maidens have arrived in Rabat from their pre-tournament base in Casablanca as they begin preparations for their 2026 FIFA U-17...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 15

Dalian Yingbo FC - Shenzhen Peng City predictions

Dalian Yingbo FC vs Shenzhen Peng City prediction and preview for this Chinese Super League match on 17/10/2026 from our Football experts. Betting...
SPORTYTRADER● Oct 15

Ghana face Norway in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup opener as Group C fixtures confirmed

Ghana’s Black Maidens will begin their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 campaign against Norway after the fixtures...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 15

Hong Kong club hope David Silva can be their hero – but just for one day

Former Manchester City player is coming out of retirement at 40 to play one match for ambitious Supreme Sha TinHong Kong, China (as is the official...
THE GUARDIAN● Oct 14

Shanghai Port's Muscat, Daejeon's Hwang satisfied with performance

Shanghai: Kevin Muscat believes Shanghai Port FC are moving in the right direction after the Chinese Super League side stayed unbeaten in the AFC...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 14

Prince Ampem rescues Shanghai Port with fourth AFC Champions League Elite goal

Ghanaian forward Prince Ampem continued his impressive scoring run in the AFC Champions League Elite, netting Shanghai Port’s opener in...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 13

Former midfielder feels Juventus already need to replace Woltemade

Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi insists the Bianconeri must sign a new centre-forward in the...
FOOTBALL ITALIA● Oct 13

MD2: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 1-1 Daejeon Hana Citizen FC (KOR)

Shanghai: Diogo Oliveira struck five minutes after Prince Ampem had given hosts Shanghai Port FC the lead to earn Daejeon Hana Citizen FC a 1-1...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 13

Mutale urges Copper Princesses to learn from China defeat ahead of World Cup

By Angela Bambala Bwalya Copper Princesses goalkeeper Winfridah Mutale insists Zambia will use their 3-0 defeat by China as a learning experience...
DAILY NEWS● Oct 12

Frank Acheampong scores four goals as Dalian Yingbo thrash Qingdao West Coast in Chinese top-flight

Former Ghana international winger Frank Acheampong delivered a sensational performance on Sunday, scoring all four goals as Dalian Yingbo cruised...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 12

East Asia Wrap: Seoul close in on title; Chengdu stunned; Kashiwa take top spot

Hong Kong: FC Seoul moved closer to their first league title in 10 years in Korea Republic while Chengdu Rongcheng suffered a late defeat but...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 12

Perrformance of Ghanaian Players Abroad: Boakye shines again, Acheampong scores FOUR as Kudus, Baah-Bonsu excel for clubs

GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group A: Korea Republic 9-0 Jordan; Tajikistan 5-0 UAE

Dushanbe: Korea Republic confirmed their spot in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ after defeating Jordan 9-0 on Sunday to complete their...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

#U17WAC - China 2027 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The lineup for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ was finalised following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Bahrain; Indonesia 5-0 Singapore

Singapore: Indonesia advanced to the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ in style after defeating Singapore 5-0 in their concluding Qualifiers...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 1-0 Iraq; India 4-0 Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: India flexed their muscles to book their spot in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ with a 4-0 win over Malaysia in their...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group D: Vietnam 2-0 Kyrgyz Republic; N. Mariana Islands 0-8 Palestine

Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam finished top of Group D after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 2-0 in their  AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers tie...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group F: Macau, China 0-3 Bhutan; Thailand 5-0 Lebanon

Chonburi: Thailand overpowered Lebanon 5-0 in their Qualifiers Group F tie to book their place at the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ on...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group A: Korea Republic 9-0 Jordan

Dushanbe: Korea Republic confirmed their spot in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ after defeating Jordan 9-0 on Sunday to complete their...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group C: Chinese Taipei 6-0 Laos

Vientiane: Chinese Taipei pipped Laos to a berth at the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ with a commanding 6-0 win in their Qualifiers Group C...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group H: Philippines 3-0 Bangladesh

Tashkent: Philippines punched their ticket to the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ after defeating Bangladesh 3-0 in their Qualifiers Group H...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group B: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Bahrain

Singapore: Saudi Arabia earned a hard-fought 2-1 win against Bahrain in their concluding AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ Group B match on...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group G: Myanmar 2-1 Hong Kong, China

Yangon: Myanmar claimed their spot in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Hong Kong, China in their...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group F: Macau, China 0-3 Bhutan

Chonburi: Bhutan closed out their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ Group F campaign with a 3-0 win against Macau, China on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group D: N. Mariana Islands 0-8 Palestine

Ho Chi Minh City: Palestine ended their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ Group D campaign on a positive note after cruising 8-0 past Northern...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 1-0 Iraq

Kuala Lumpur: Syria edged Iraq 1-0 to end their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group E campaign with a win on Sunday. 
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

#U17WAC Qualifiers - MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ will be finalised following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Player to watch: Zhang Yuning (CHN)

Kuala Lumpur: Striker Zhang Yuning will be pivotal to China PR's hopes of a successful AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as the nation attempts to...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 11

Ghana forward Prince Ampem scores as Shanghai Port fight back to beat Zhejiang Professional

Ghanaian forward Prince Ampem continued his impressive scoring form with a goal as Shanghai Port came from behind to beat Zhejiang Professional 4-2...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Oct 9

Qualifiers - Group A: UAE 0-6 Jordan; Tajikistan 0-6 Korea Republic

Dushanbe: Korea Republic placed themselves in pole position to advance after easing to a 6-0 win against Tajikistan in their AFC U17 Women's Asian...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 8

Qualifiers - Group E: Syria 0-2 India; Iraq 0-4 Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: India and Malaysia will clash for a place in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027™ after both sides won their respective Group E...
THE-AFC.COM● Oct 8
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