Match not shown on Chinese TV

The match between Racing Santander and Real Madrid was not broadcast by the Chinese state television channel CCTV this Sunday, following the controversy related to comments made by Kylian Mbappé about Mao Zedong.

Controversial remarks by Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé, a French footballer, made remarks about Mao Zedong during a recent interview, which sparked debate and led to the decision by CCTV not to air the match.

CCTV's decision explained

CCTV stated that the decision to exclude the match from its broadcast schedule was made to avoid any potential offense to Chinese audiences and to maintain the integrity of its programming.

Reaction from football community

Football officials and media outlets in Spain expressed surprise at the decision, noting that such a move is uncommon and highlights the sensitivity of international broadcasting in politically charged contexts.