Real Madrid defend Mbappe, Vinicius after Ceuta shirt controversy

Vanguard News | 16-09-2026 03:46pm |

Real Madrid have defended Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior after the forwards obscured a solidarity message for the people of Ceuta before Tuesday's LaLiga clash with Elche. A club official said Real Madrid accepted Elche's request for both teams to wear shirts in solidarity with Ceuta but respected differing opinions and gave each player the freedom to decide. Mbappe and Vinicius rolled their shirts up to chest height, making the message illegible. Defender Ibrahima Konate also obscured the message.

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