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Meme Creator Expresses Regret Over Mao Zedong-Kylian Mbappé Comparison

Meme Creator Expresses Regret Over Mao Zedong-Kylian Mbappé Comparison
World Sports · 10:27:03 - Friday, 30 October 2026

The creator of a viral meme comparing Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong to France football captain Kylian Mbappé has stated he "feels sorry" for the Paris Saint-Germain forward. The meme, which circulated widely on social media, juxtaposed images of the two figures in a manner that drew significant online attention.

According to Get French Football News, the anonymous creator acknowledged the unintended consequences of the comparison, expressing sympathy for Mbappé's position as the subject of the viral content. The France international, who captained his nation to the 2022 World Cup final, has not publicly commented on the meme.

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