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Celta de Vigo Appeals to Madonna, Plans Pre-Match Tribute in Hunt for 1990 Jersey

The club frames the search as heritage preservation with a public tip form.

Overview

  • Club president Marián Mouriño published an open letter this week asking Madonna to help locate the shirt she wore at Balaídos in 1990.
  • Celta set up an online form for tips after years of private inquiries stalled, inviting fans and anyone with knowledge to share leads.
  • A symbolic tribute is scheduled at 20:45 on Friday at Balaídos before Celta–Real Madrid, with the Sondeseu folk orchestra performing a Madonna song.
  • The campaign features large billboards in Vigo with the iconic concert photo and has drawn international attention, including coverage by The New York Times.
  • The sought item is an Umbro 1989–90 Celta jersey with number 5, linked to José Manuel Espinosa, and its whereabouts remain unknown since the July 29, 1990 show.