Mbappe Explains Ceuta T-Shirt Defiance at Real Madrid

Mbappe broke his silence on covering a Ceuta solidarity message, saying he wanted to honour all suffering people.

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What happened. Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Ibrahima Konate rolled up pre-game t-shirts bearing 'We are all Caballas' before Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Elche. Mbappe explained he acted to also remember immigrants who have lost their lives, while stressing full solidarity with Ceuta.

• Mbappe said the club decided to include the jersey and players had to wear it.
• He insisted he supports Ceuta 100% but did not want to prioritise one form of suffering.
• The gesture caused a stir in Spain and hinted at division in the Real squad.

“I stand in full solidarity with Ceuta and with all the victims.”

— Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe hopes the situation is resolved quickly as the migrant crisis in the Spanish enclave continues.

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