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Florentino Perez visits Ceuta amid Real Madrid shirt controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Florentino Perez visits Ceuta amid Real Madrid shirt controversy

Summary

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is set to visit Ceuta on September 17. Accompanied by honorary president Jose Martinez Pirri and Emilio Butragueno, this institutional visit follows controversy regarding players' decisions not to wear shirts supporting Ceuta before a match against Elche. The visit aims to clarify the club's position on the situation. Perez will meet with Ceuta president Juan Jesus Vivas to discuss the relationship between the city and the club and to reinforce Real Madrid’s support for Ceuta.

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By the Numbers

•Perez visits Ceuta on September 17 for an institutional trip.
•Controversy arose from players refusing to wear support shirts.
•Meeting with Ceuta president focuses on club-city relationship.
•Players made individual choices regarding shirt display.
•Real Madrid emphasizes support while allowing player discretion.

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11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Florentino Perez to visit Ceuta as Real Madrid address fallout from shirt controversy

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According to MARCA, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will travel to Ceuta on Friday for an institutional visit, with honorary president Jose Martinez Pirri and Emilio Butragueno also expected to...
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