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Kylian Mbappé explains after refusing to wear a shirt of support for Ceuta

The Real Madrid striker justified his gesture, saying he wanted to think "of all the migrants who lost their lives"

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— RFI — Français

Real Madrid's French striker, Kylian Mbappé, explained himself on Wednesday, September 16 after refusing, along with two of his teammates, to fully wear a shirt of support for the people of Ceuta before a match in Elche, according to RFI.

According to the same source, Mbappé, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahim Konaté did not completely put on the garment, a gesture that sparked controversy extending beyond the sporting context in Spain.

Facing criticism, the French striker justified his actions by saying he did it for "all the migrants who lost their lives," according to statements reported by RFI.

Ceuta is a Spanish enclave located on the African continent, often associated with migration issues between Africa and Europe. The shirt in question was intended to express support for the population of this city, according to RFI.

The incident, which occurred before a Real Madrid match in Elche, quickly took on a dimension extending beyond the purely sporting context, prompting reactions in the Spanish public debate, the source notes.

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