Madonna confirms she has Celta Vigo's iconic 1990 shirt

Madonna has brought a long-standing mystery to a close by confirming she still has the Celta Vigo shirt she wore during her "Blond Ambition" tour stop at the Balaidos stadium in July 1990. The global superstar said the sky-blue number five remains in pristine condition in her career archives.

The garment became part of Vigo folklore and was the subject of a 30-year search. The club said it had been discreetly trying to locate the jersey for years and stepped up the effort when president Marian Mourino published an open letter on March 4 asking fans and the artist for help.

Madonna replied on social media, writing: "This shirt is hung in my archives! I am wearing it and I represent your team in spirit!" Her confirmation provided the closure the club and its supporters had sought. Celta marked the news with a tribute ahead of Friday's clash with Real Madrid, but the on-field result was a 2-1 defeat after a late Federico Valverde winner.

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