Story perspectives

La Liga approves Ceuta “Todos somos caballas” campaign

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 2:21 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Real Madrid Players Wear

Real Madrid forwards Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Ibrahima Konaté wore Ceuta T-shirts before the Elche match.
The shirts bore the slogan “Todos somos caballas.”
The Valencian Association of Entrepreneurs' campaign received La Liga approval as non-political.
PP and Vox leaders condemned the trio.
La Liga president Javier Tebas called the act “bad, bad.”

Summary

Vinicius Jr Extends

Vinicius Jr signed a contract extension through 2032, making him one of Real Madrid’s highest-paid players.
Mourinho gestured for Vinicius to hear fans’ applause after his goal in the 4-1 win over Sociedad.
Fans repeatedly whistled at Vinicius during home games against Malaga, Inter and Rayo Vallecano.
A Marca poll named Lamine Yamal with 37% support, ahead of Mbappé’s 27%, as the 2026 Ballon d’Or favourite.

History

Historical Context

The 2017 Catalan independence referendum, held on October 1, 2017, sparked nationwide protests and forced Spanish sports bodies to tighten political-expression rules. La Liga president Javier Tebas, citing the 92 % voter turnout, announced a 2019 regulation imposing fines up to €100,000 for clubs displaying partisan symbols. Today, Real Madrid forwards Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Ibrahima Konaté wearing Ceuta T-shirts, and the PP and Vox condemnations echo the league’s renewed vigilance over political messaging. The precedent suggests future disciplinary actions may target similar displays, compelling clubs and players to navigate activism carefully while preserving commercial interests.

1 of 3

Real Madrid Players Wear

Real Madrid forwards Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Ibrahima Konaté wore Ceuta T-shirts before the Elche match.
The shirts bore the slogan “Todos somos caballas.”
The Valencian Association of Entrepreneurs' campaign received La Liga approval as non-political.
PP and Vox leaders condemned the trio.
La Liga president Javier Tebas called the act “bad, bad.”

1 / 3