Real Madrid goal scorer Kylian Mbappe has talked about the growing backlash regarding his decision to obscure a support T-shirt for the city of Ceuta. The superstar, alongside teammates Vini Jr and Ibrahima Konate, faced significant criticism after partially covering the message during the pre-match ceremonies of Los Blancos\u2019 3-2 win against Elche.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the game vs. Elche, the hosts and the Royal club agreed to wear T-shirts displaying the message “We’re all from Ceuta”. The aim was to highlight the Spanish enclave’s humanitarian situation after a mass migration influx from Morocco this summer.<\/p>\n
Despite the collective agreement, Kylian, Vini and Ibrahima drew intense scrutiny from the local media after they rolled the garments up to their chests during the pre-match presentation, deliberately obscuring the text.<\/p>\n
Mbappe shared why he did that: \u201cI want to be clear; it was a decision made by the clubs to wear the shirt. We footballers must wear it. The 1st thing I want to share is that I stand in full solidarity with Ceuta and all the victims, but I also want to acknowledge and show support for all the migrants who’ve lost their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udea8 \ud835\uddd5\ud835\udde5\ud835\uddd8\ud835\uddd4\ud835\uddde\ud835\udddc\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddda: Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 explains why he did NOT wear the Ceuta shirt:<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f "It was the CLUB\u2019S decision. The players were supposed to wear it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst of all, I want to say that I fully support Ceuta and all the victims. Before being a footballer, I am a HUMAN BEING.\u201d\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/6kJxEGkhDC<\/a><\/p>\n
— The Touchline | \ud835\udc13 (@TouchlineX) September 16, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n