Mbappé Criticized by Far-Right Figures Over Ceuta T-Shirt Gesture

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has drawn criticism from far-right politicians in Spain and France after he declined to fully wear a t-shirt intended to show support for residents of Ceuta, a Spanish territory bordering Morocco that has been grappling with a migration crisis, according to France 24.

The t-shirt, reportedly distributed as a gesture of solidarity with the local population of Ceuta, was worn by Mbappé only partially rolled up rather than fully displayed, the report said.

Mbappé explained his decision by stating he wanted to show solidarity with "all the immigrants who have lost their lives," according to the France 24 report, framing his gesture as a broader statement on migrant deaths rather than a rejection of support for Ceuta residents.

The move prompted criticism from far-right politicians in both Spain and France, though the specific individuals and the exact nature of their comments were not detailed in the available report.

Ceuta, along with Melilla, is one of two Spanish enclaves on the North African coast that have frequently been flashpoints in Europe's migration debates, given their status as land borders between Africa and the European Union.

Real Madrid and Mbappé have not issued additional public statements beyond his explanation regarding the t-shirt gesture, as reported by France 24.