Real Madrid Players' Ceuta Support Gesture Sparks Controversy in Spain
Ahead of the La Liga match between Elche and Real Madrid, which concluded with a 3-2 victory for Real, Mbappé, Vinícius, and Konaté were involved in an incident that ignited significant controversy in Spain. As both teams entered the field, they wore t-shirts bearing a message of support for Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa that faced a migration crisis and incidents in late July.
Web images show two of Real Madrid's stars pulling their t-shirts up to chest height, covering the slogan 'Todos somos caballas' ('We are all from Ceuta'). French defender Konaté held his t-shirt in his hands. This action did not go unnoticed, leading to criticism against the three players managed by Jose Mourinho. 'A serious matter,' reported Marca, while El Mundo Deportivo suggested Real downplayed the incident, stating unofficially that everyone is free to wear any t-shirt they wish.
The 'Todos somos caballas' initiative, launched on September 11 by the Valencian Association of Entrepreneurs (AVE), aims to convey solidarity and closeness to the citizens and businesses of the autonomous city. These t-shirts were visible during several matches played in the Valencian Community during the last La Liga matchday, including Levante-Barcelona and Villarreal-Betis, alongside the contentious Elche-Real Madrid game.
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