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Kylian Mbappé signs with On and addresses Ceuta shirt controversy
Kylian Mbappé has ended his long-standing partnership with Nike to sign a new deal with the Swiss sportswear company On. The agreement marks On’s strategic entry into the football market, with the company planning to launch its first football boots in 2027. Mbappé will serve as a global brand ambassador and will participate in the development and testing of new products. Additionally, former French international Thierry Henry has been appointed as On’s Director of Football.
Separately, Mbappé has faced significant controversy regarding a gesture made during a Real Madrid match against Elche. Alongside Vinícius Júnior and Ibrahima Konaté, the player wore a solidarity shirt for the Spanish enclave of Ceuta but kept it partially rolled up, obscuring the message. Mbappé clarified his position, stating he has full solidarity with Ceuta but also wished to express empathy for migrants facing difficult conditions, noting, “Before I am a player, I am a human being.” The incident drew criticism from political figures and supporter groups, including Ultras Sur.
Entities
Ceuta · Florentino Pérez · Ibrahima Konaté · Javier Tebas · Juan Jesús Vivas · Kylian Mbappé · La Liga · LaLiga · Marine Le Pen · Nike · On · Real Madrid
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ceuta is a Spanish autonomous city located in Africa.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Mbappé stated the club decided the players should wear the shirts. saintlouis-info.com · mediakampung.com · www.sportis.es · tabonito.com · www.gentside.com
- [DISPUTED] Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Ibrahima Konaté declined to fully display the slogan. elburgado.com · saintlouis-info.com · mediakampung.com · vardeportivo.com · www.sportis.es · +8 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Mbappé expressed solidarity with Ceuta and migrants suffering in difficult conditions. elburgado.com · saintlouis-info.com · mediakampung.com · vardeportivo.com · www.sportis.es · +3 more
- [DISPUTED] Real Madrid players wore t-shirts with the slogan 'Todos somos Caballas' before a match against Elche. elburgado.com · vardeportivo.com · cronica.com.gt
- [● 4 SOURCES] Real Madrid won their match against Elche with a score of 3-2. vardeportivo.com · mediakampung.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The slogan 'Todos somos Caballas' refers to the residents of Ceuta. elburgado.com · vardeportivo.com · cronica.com.gt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tens of thousands of migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in July. cronica.com.gt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is visiting Ceuta to show institutional support for the city. elburgado.com · www.elconfidencial.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Real Madrid supporter group Ultras Sur demanded a public apology from Mbappé and his teammates for their actions. minanews.net
- [● 9 SOURCES] Kylian Mbappé has signed a deal to become the global face and a shareholder of the Swiss sportswear brand On, leaving Nike. www.elmundo.es · www.calabaronline.com.ng · notimercio.ec · www.sportmagazin.rs · turksporajansi.com · +4 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Spanish Minister Sira Rego expressed gratitude toward the players, calling their gesture a human position of solidarity with both Ceuta and migrants. www.esdiario.com