# Mbappe Faces Backlash for Ceuta T-Shirt Gesture

> Kylian Mbappe's partial t-shirt refusal sparks political firestorm in Spain and France
- Title: Mbappe Faces Backlash for Ceuta T-Shirt Gesture · Malay Mail
- Summary: Kylian Mbappe's partial t-shirt refusal sparks political firestorm in Spain and France Mbappe criticized for not fully wearing migrant support shirt during…
- Keywords: kylian mbappe, ceuta, real madrid, spanish politics, french politics, migration crisis, migration policy, ultras sur, popular party, vox party, pedro sanchez, news
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/18/mbappe-under-fire-from-spanish-and-french-politicians-over-we-are-all-ceutans-tshirt-gesture/235624
- Published: 2026-09-18T11:53:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kylian mbappe, ceuta, real madrid, spanish politics, french politics, migration crisis, migration policy, ultras sur, popular party, vox party, pedro sanchez, news
## Political Backlash Begins
Kylian Mbappe faced criticism from Spanish and French far-right politicians after partially wearing a Ceuta migrant support t-shirt during Real Madrid match

> We are all Ceutans
## Ceuta Migration Crisis
Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in July causing chaotic conditions and deaths
## Political Reactions
Spanish conservative party called the incident shameful while far-right Vox party accused players of not supporting Spaniards
## Real Madrid Ultras
Real Madrid's far-right supporters called for public apologies after seeing players wear Ceuta t-shirt
## Mbappe's Response
Mbappe stated he was in complete solidarity with Ceuta and migrants who lost their lives
## French Far-Right Criticism
French National Rally criticized Mbappe for showing solidarity with migrants but not Europeans affected by migration crisis
## Spanish Political Debate
Spanish conservative and far-right parties accuse government of failing to protect Ceuta sovereignty
## Migration Policy
Spanish government launched scheme to grant legal status to 500,000 irregular migrants
## Key takeaway

Mbappe criticized for not fully wearing migrant support shirt during Real Madrid match