Real Madrid's Mbappé draws criticism from far right over Ceuta t-shirt controversy
Summary
Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappé faced criticism from right-wing politicians in Spain and France after he partially covered a t-shirt supporting Ceuta, a Spanish territory dealing with a migration crisis. Mbappé said he rolled up the shirt to show support for immigrants who have died and those living in hard conditions.Key Facts
- Mbappé and two other players wore t-shirts saying "We are all Ceutans" before a Real Madrid match.
- Mbappé only showed part of the t-shirt, which caused criticism from Spanish and French conservative and far-right politicians.
- Ceuta is a Spanish territory on the border with Morocco facing a large influx of migrants in July 2026.
- More than 70,000 migrants arrived in two days, leading to difficult living conditions and political tensions.
- Some far-right groups in Spain and Real Madrid supporter groups protested the players’ gesture.
- Mbappé said his gesture was to show solidarity with both Ceuta residents and immigrants who have died.
- The issue is part of a larger debate on immigration ahead of Spain’s 2027 elections.
- French far-right politicians also criticized Mbappé for his actions supporting migrants.
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