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Moroccan Winger Defends Ceuta Shirt Support Amid Backlash
15 Sep
Summary
- Abde clarified his support for Ceuta was a social gesture, not political.
- He faced backlash from Moroccan fans, being called a 'traitor'.
- The player affirmed his pride in representing his country and roots.
Abde, a winger for Real Betis, has publicly defended his decision to wear a shirt expressing support for Ceuta prior to his team's recent match against Villarreal. The player and his teammates wore shirts with the slogan "We are all caballas" at the La Cerámica stadium.
This action sparked significant criticism in his home country, Morocco, with many social media users labeling him a "traitor." Abde has since used his Instagram profile to explain his perspective.
He emphasized that the shirt's message was purely social and aimed at supporting the population of Ceuta, irrespective of nationality, who were experiencing difficulties. He clarified that the gesture carried no political intent or disrespect towards his own people.
Abde further stated that he was not issuing an apology and encouraged anyone who wished to question his patriotism to do so freely. He concluded by affirming his intention to continue living with his head held high and to proudly represent his roots.
