Real Madrid fan group wants Mbappe apology over Ceuta shirt snub
MADRID: A Real Madrid supporters’ group has demanded a public apology from Kylian Mbappe and two team-mates after they declined to fully wear a t-shirt in support of the people of Ceuta.
Real Madrid supporters' group Ultras Sur has called for Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Ibrahima Konate to apologize publicly for not fully wearing a Ceuta support t-shirt during their recent match. The trio wore the shirt partially rolled up ahead of Madrid's 3-2 victory over Elche in La Liga. The group described their conduct as unacceptable, emphasizing the image given by these individuals as disheartening for all Real Madrid fans and Spaniards.
The shirt featured the phrase "we are all Ceutans," aimed at showing support for Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, which has been grappling with a migration crisis and a humanitarian disaster. Residents of Ceuta have been distressed by migrants from Morocco camping on beaches and living in the streets, with the city overwhelmed by the crisis.
Over 140 people died while attempting the crossing in July, according to the Moroccan Association for Human Rights. Mbappe expressed solidarity with Ceuta and the victims, yet also wished to convey his thoughts to all immigrants who had lost their lives and were enduring challenging circumstances.
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