# Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate face controversy over Ceuta solidarity shirts

https://mins.news/en/item/61143

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-16 14:42 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/16/mbappe-vinicius-and-konate-court-controversy-with-ceuta-solidarity-shirts?traffic_source=rss

> Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate rolled up white shirts bearing the slogan “We are all mackerels” before facing Elche, covering part of the Ceuta solidarity message. The gesture drew mixed reactions, with some accusing the players of disregarding the issue and others praising them for wearing or obscuring the shirts.

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