Vigo, Spain – In an unusual intersection of the worlds of football and pop music, Celta de Vigo, a Spanish La Liga club, has publicly appealed to Madonna, the iconic singer, in hopes of recovering a team jersey she wore during a concert in 1990. The club’s president, Marián Mouriño Terrazo, initiated the plea through a heartfelt open letter posted on the club’s social media channels, hoping to locate the piece of sporting and musical history.
The request centers around a photograph taken on July 29, 1990, when Madonna performed at Celta de Vigo’s Balaídos Stadium as part of her Blonde Ambition tour. In the image, Madonna is wearing a light blue Celta jersey, a moment that has become “an iconic image in the history of both the club and the city,” according to the club’s statement. The jersey bore the number 5 of former player Juan Manuel Espinosa, who passed away in October of last year.
We’re looking for the jersey that @Madonna wore at her 1990 concert in Vigo! Join the search on https://t.co/FTm5SIcWqI — Celta English (@CeltaEnglish) March 4, 2026
Mouriño’s letter, shared widely online, expresses the enduring significance of the image for Celta fans. “That night you wore our celeste shirt. That memory still lives among our supporters,” she wrote. “Your image with our shirt has become a myth and is part of Celta’s history, which is also written outside the pitch.” The club has been privately searching for the jersey for years without success, prompting the decision to involve the public and directly appeal to Madonna.
A Symbol of Defiance and Club Identity
Beyond the jersey’s historical value, Mouriño highlighted a deeper connection between Madonna’s image and the club’s ethos. She noted that the photograph has taken on added meaning over time, representing Madonna’s spirit of challenging norms and standing up for what she believes in. “That image began to shine in another way over the years,” Mouriño wrote. “Because we better understand what you defended then: questioning the established and facing those who try to tell you what you can or cannot do. In the club I preside, we recognize ourselves in that way of being in the world.”
Marián Mouriño Terrazo became president of Celta de Vigo on December 12, 2023, succeeding Carlos Mouriño, according to Wikipedia. She is the first woman to hold the position and brings a background in business and marketing to the role, having previously served as the club’s marketing director from 2005 to 2009.
The Search Expands to Fans
Celta de Vigo isn’t solely relying on Madonna’s response. The club has launched a public campaign, inviting fans and collectors to contribute any information that might lead to the jersey’s whereabouts. A dedicated webpage has been created for submissions, encouraging anyone with knowledge of the garment to come forward. The club hopes that the combined efforts of its fanbase and the attention garnered by the open letter will increase the chances of a successful recovery.
The appeal to Madonna comes at a time when the club is looking to strengthen its brand and connect with fans on a deeper level. The story of the jersey represents a unique opportunity to tap into the nostalgia of a memorable moment and celebrate the intersection of sport and popular culture. The club hopes that the jersey’s recovery will not only be a victory for its history but also a symbol of its enduring spirit.
As of March 4, 2026, Madonna has not publicly responded to Celta de Vigo’s request. The club continues to encourage anyone with information to submit it through the dedicated webpage. The next step in the search will depend on whether Madonna or a member of the public comes forward with leads, potentially leading to the rediscovery of a cherished piece of Celta de Vigo’s history.
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