The Moroccan international player Ez Abde was targeted with insults and threats after a post related to support for Ceuta. The Betis winger reportedly wore or posted a jersey with messages of support for the Spanish city of Ceuta, which generated a wave of negative reactions.
The controversy reportedly led Ez Abde to delete all posts from his Instagram profile, in an apparent attempt to control the damage caused by the situation. The player, who represents the Moroccan national team, may face sporting consequences from the Moroccan Football Federation.
Ceuta is a Spanish territory in North Africa that has been the subject of political dispute, which may explain the intensity of reactions to any show of Spanish support by Moroccan players. The case highlights the sensitivities between Morocco and Spain regarding the territories of Ceuta and Melilla.
