LaLiga President Javier Tebas is maintaining communication with Chinese authorities to resolve a controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe's comments about Mao Zedong.
Mbappe, a French football player, made a comment in a recent interview that was perceived as mocking the former Chinese leader, who is considered a national hero in China.
LaLiga, Real Madrid, and Mbappe apologized for the comment, which sparked a backlash in China.
Tebas, the president of LaLiga, has been in contact with Chinese authorities and is hopeful that the situation can be resolved through dialogue.
He highlighted the strong ties between China and Spanish football, including a recent meeting with Chinese ambassador to Spain Yao Jing, and a visit to LaLiga facilities in Barcelona.
Tebas also mentioned a previous meeting with Chinese State Councillor Shen Yiqin, and a good agreement with the president of China Media Group.
He expressed his hope that the situation can be normalized, and that the current tensions can be eased through continued communication and cooperation.
LaLiga has a strategy in place with the Chinese authorities, which has been in place for several years, and Tebas is confident that this approach can help resolve the dispute.
Mbappe scored a goal for Real Madrid in a recent match, but the controversy surrounding his comment continues to be a concern for LaLiga and the Chinese authorities.
Tebas is committed to finding a solution to the controversy, and is working closely with the Chinese authorities to achieve this goal.
