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Football stars face criticism for concealing Ceuta message
Footballers Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Ibrahima Konaté have faced criticism for partially obscuring a message related to Ceuta before a Real Madrid match. Reports indicate the players were asked to cover a t-shirt displaying a message about the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, which is located on the northern coast of Africa. The incident drew criticism from some quarters, including the far-right, with reports suggesting Mbappé was specifically targeted. The players' actions have been interpreted as a refusal to display support for Ceuta amidst a migrant crisis.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (2): Al Jazeera English, CNN
- Centre (4): Channel News Asia, Euronews, France 24, Le Monde
- Right (1): The Daily Telegraph