Mbappé on Ceuta shirts: I back Ceuta, but wouldn't prioritise feelings | OneFootball

The French forward has explained in an interview with Diario As why he did not want to join the initiative in the match against Elche

Kylian Mbappé, the standout player of Real Madrid, explained in an interview with Jose Félix Díaz, editor of Diario As, what happened before Elche - Real Madrid. In the buildup to the match, Los Blancos decided to wear a white outfit to show support for the people of Ceuta, but Konaté, Vinicius, and the French star decided to distance themselves from the initiative and wear the shirt only halfway.

"I want to explain it properly so that people understand. It was a decision by the clubs to tuck in the shirt, to wear the shirt. The players had to wear it. The first thing I want to say is that I have complete solidarity with Ceuta and with all the victims. Because before being a player, I am human. But I also wanted to make a gesture and spare a thought for all the immigrants who have lost their lives and who are also living in difficult conditions,” the Frenchman said.

Kylian added the following to his explanation: “It was not an easy position, it was difficult, because in the end people may think that I am against the people of Ceuta, but no, absolutely not. I have nothing against them and I support them 100% in my thoughts. But I also wanted to spare a thought for all the people who are suffering, because in the end I am human and I do not want to prioritize one kind of suffering over another. There are people who suffer and it pains me greatly to see that in the world. I am a guy who wants the best for the world we live in. I aim to send a message of positivity and peace, and I hope this is resolved quickly.”

Thus, the French player has put an end to any theories about his decision not to initially support the people of Ceuta. Konaté and Vinicius, for the moment, have not given any explanation on a topic that has been highly controversial in recent hours.

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