Zalzouli clarifies the truth about the Ceuta shirt

Moroccan international Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, a player for Real Betis, has clarified his position regarding the controversy sparked by a photo of him wearing a shirt referencing the city of Ceuta during his team's match against Villarreal in the fifth round of LaLiga.

Abde Ezzalzouli has broken his silence with a message he posted on his Instagram Story, confirming that wearing the shirt was not related to any political stance, nor was it intended to offend the Moroccan people.

The Moroccan player explained that the shirt carried a social and humanitarian message, pointing out that the goal was to support the residents of the area and its people who are going through difficult circumstances, regardless of their nationalities.

Real Betis player emphasized that his clarification does not represent an apology to any party, stating that anyone who wants to exploit the incident to question his love for his country is free to do so.

In his closing message, Zaldzouli emphasized his attachment to his Moroccan roots and his pride in them, stressing that he will continue to represent them with great pride and sacrifice.

Abde Ezzalzouli's appearance in the shirt during the match against Real Betis and Villarreal has sparked a wave of criticism and interaction on social media, given the sensitivity associated with the city of Ceuta and the political dimensions stirred by some sports initiatives linked to it.