The Politics of Solidarity: Mbappé's T Shirt Controversy and the Rise of Far Right Football Nationalism The controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappé's decision to wear a t shirt supporting residents of Ceuta has sparked a heated debate in Spain and France.
Far right politicians and ultras groups have criticized the Real Madrid forward for his gesture, but what lies beneath this row is a disturbing trend: the increasing politicization of football.
The incident began with three players – Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Ibrahima Konaté – wearing t shirts with the message "We are all Ceutans" before a La Liga match.