Real Madrid’s Mbappe and Vinicius Junior refuse to display support for Ceuta amid migrant crisis
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Real Madrid forwards Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior obscured a solidarity message for the people of Ceuta prior to Tuesday's LaLiga match against Elche. The gesture was intended to show support amid an ongoing migrant crisis affecting the Spanish autonomous city.
Following the incident, Real Madrid defended the two players. A club official explained to Reuters that Real Madrid had accepted a request from Elche for both teams to wear the solidarity shirts, while the players' refusal to display the message has sparked controversy.
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Vanguard (NG)Focuses on Real Madrid's official defense of the players following the controversy.
Independent.ie (Dublin, Ireland)Highlights the players' refusal to display support amidst the migrant crisis.
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