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Mbappé Explains Shirt Stunt for Ceuta
17 Sep
Summary
- Mbappé clarified his partial wearing of solidarity shirts.
- He expressed solidarity with Ceuta while supporting migrants.
- The decision aimed to acknowledge multiple forms of suffering.
Kylian Mbappé has clarified his reasons for partially wearing solidarity shirts intended to support Ceuta. Speaking in an exclusive interview, the footballer explained that while he fully supports the people of Ceuta, he also wished to acknowledge the plight of migrants. He stated that the club had mandated wearing the shirts, but he chose to display the message in a manner that allowed him to also express thoughts for those suffering globally.
Mbappé emphasized that his action was not against Ceuta's residents, whom he supports wholeheartedly. Instead, he felt it was important as a human being to recognize suffering wherever it occurs. The shirts initially displayed the slogan "We are all Caballas," a nickname for Ceuta's people, along with "Our City, our homeland." Players including Mbappé, Vinícius Junior, and Ibrahim Konaté were seen adjusting the shirts to partially obscure the message before removing them promptly.
The proposal to wear these shirts originated from Elche, the home team, and was accepted by Real Madrid. Mbappé expressed his desire to send a message of positivity and peace, hoping for a swift resolution to the underlying issues and aiming for a better world.
