Real Madrid stars face backlash for covering Ceuta solidarity message

Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Ibrahima Konaté partially covered a "We are all Caballas" pre-match solidarity message supporting Spain's Ceuta enclave on September 16-17, 2026. The action sparked controversy in Spain amid broader geopolitical sensitivities.

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Mbappé and Real Madrid teammates face backlash over Ceuta message

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Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konaté have sparked controversy in Spain after partially covering a pro-Ceuta solidarity message on their pre-match T-shirts. The incident has reignited debate over migration, Ceuta's recent migrant crisis and Spain's relationship with Morocco, with politicians and football figures divided over the players' actions.