Support for Ceuta: Vinicius, Mbappé, and Konaté at the center of a controversy
RADIO FOOT – Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – 16:10 UTC Live video on YouTube Live RFI. (rebroadcast at 21:10 UTC). Headline: controversy in Spain over a T-shirt, Lens' coach barely appointed and already dismissed, goalkeeper Édouard Mendy shares his decision to retire from the national team.
Spain: Media Storm Over a Garment
The initiative from Elche, approved by La Liga, aimed for players in the match between the southeastern club and Real Madrid to enter the field wearing a T-shirt with the message “We are all Ceutians.” However, 3 players refused to wear the message or the shirt. This act is seen by many as a stance in favor of Spanish sovereignty. A divided country. Some supporters criticize the lack of solidarity towards the people of Ceuta, who are at the center of a migration crisis between Spaniards and Moroccans. While Real Madrid defends its players' freedom of conscience, Barça did not support the initiative. - On the sporting front: the Merengues thought they had done the hardest part in the first half but allowed the Franjiverdes to come back in the second. Carlos Espi brought relief to the visitors in stoppage time. Lost lead, defensive fragility, are the Blancos still vulnerable just 4 days before the derby against Atlético?
Record Impatience at Lens
Dino Toppmöller leaves the Sang et Or after 6 official matches. With the departure of key players and a club undergoing restructuring, the post-Pierre Sage era was set to be difficult. Despite success in the Trophée des champions and a victory in the Champions League snatched in Prague, how can one explain the premature end of the former Frankfurt coach's tenure? A coach who supported one of his assistants that the management wanted to dismiss? A management eager to reorganize its staff? To inject new dynamics after a sluggish start to the season in the league?
Édouard Mendy Opens Up to World Radio
After announcing on Sunday (September 13, 2026) his decision to end his international career, the Al Ahly goalkeeper, with 54 caps, discussed his journey and explained to Cédric De Oliveira the reasons that led him to turn the page, as Senegal embarks on a new chapter with Patrick Vieira.
To debate with Annie Gasnier: Jean-Philippe Bouchard, Philippe Doucet, Manu Terradillos, Karim Baldé. Technical/production: Laurent Salerno - Editorial management: David Fintzel. Coordination: Pierre Guérin.
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