07.05.2026 07:41
It was claimed that Real Madrid fans, reacting to Kylian Mbappe going on vacation in Italy before El Clasico, have gathered 10 million votes to have the star player sent off from the team.
The Kylian Mbappe crisis at Real Madrid is growing. It is claimed that after the French star's Italy vacation before El Clasico, fans collected 10 million votes for the player's removal from the team.
VOTE COLLECTION CAMPAIGN BECAME A TRENDING TOPIC
According to reports in the Spanish press, Real Madrid fans transformed their reactions to Mbappe into an organized campaign. It was claimed that 10 million votes were collected in the campaign launched for the star footballer to leave the team.
ITALY VACATION SPARKED BACKLASH
Mbappe being spotted on vacation with his girlfriend Ester Exposito in Italy fueled the controversy. The timing of the vacation before El Clasico drew criticism from both fans and some figures within the team.
CLAIM OF DISCOMFORT IN THE LOCKER ROOM
According to reports, some footballers were uncomfortable with the flexible schedule granted to Mbappe. It was claimed that the French star's behavior differing from his teammates caused unrest in the locker room.
"PRIVILEGE" DEBATE BEGAN
Comments about Mbappe acting more freely compared to other players brought about a debate over "privilege" within the club.
DEFENSE CAME FROM ARBELOA
Real Madrid Technical Director Alvaro Arbeloa, in his statement after the controversy, said, "All planning regarding injured players is done by the medical team. Mbappe can do as he pleases in his free time, just like other players."