A leaked video of French footballer Kylian Mbappé making remarks about China prompts several Chinese companies to end endorsement deals. China's foreign ministry says words that hurt Chinese people's feelings will meet collective resistance, without naming the player.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London began half an hour late because of traffic, after award pages for three nominees briefly appeared online. Organizers said the pre-written articles revealed nothing about the top three.
A journalist reports that one of the top five or six contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or will not attend the October 26 gala in Paris. The player's identity remains unknown, adding intrigue to football's most prestigious individual award night.
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