Mourinho backs Mbappe after Mao Zedong remark controversy
Real Madrid's head coach says discretion is best but supports his player following a public row.
At a glance
- Mourinho advised restraint in discussing the controversy publicly
- The Real Madrid coach expressed support for Mbappe
- The row stemmed from Mbappe's remark about Mao Zedong
Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has expressed support for Kylian Mbappe following controversy over a remark the player made about Mao Zedong. Mourinho suggested that avoiding public comment on the matter would be prudent, while still backing his player.
Why it matters
The incident highlights tensions that can arise from players' public statements and their impact on clubs and sponsors.
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