China’s state broadcaster is blacking out La Liga matches after a controversial Mbappé joke, highlighting how sports broadcasting can be disrupted by diplomatic or cultural friction.
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China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.
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