Overview
- Celta amplified Carcamäns Celestes' call for supporters to attend Sunday's Balaídos match against Rayo Vallecano with painted nails as a visible stand against homophobia.
- A viral video captured homophobic insults shouted at Borja Iglesias outside the Sánchez-Pizjuán, and the forward later posted a photo showing his nails painted.
- The club issued an institutional message rejecting discrimination, and La Liga publicly echoed support against hate in football.
- Online reaction split between broad backing and a torrent of homophobic and insulting replies targeting the club, its fans and the player.
- Supporters’ groups including Merlegos Celestes, Le-Chuzas Celestes and Blau Cel plan to participate, with Merlegos organizing manicure services and solidarity messages also arriving from other cities and rival supporters.