After his goal against Slovakia, England international Jude Bellingham grabbed his crotch. UEFA wants to investigate the obscene gesture.
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UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against England international Jude Bellingham to investigate whether his obscene gesture in the European Championship round of 16 match against Slovakia breached the rules of conduct. Bellingham scored the 1-1 goal and was criticised for his celebration, which was interpreted as a groin grab. The player defended himself and explained that it was an inside joke. England will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
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The European Football Union UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the English national player Jude Bellingham. The association announced that it is investigating whether the 21-year-old violated the rules of conduct with his obscene gesture in the European Championship round of 16 match against Slovakia (2:1).
Bellingham scored the 1:1 goal in Gelsenkirchen last Sunday, saving the English team from extra time. However, his celebration after the goal was criticized. The Real Madrid midfielder was accused of grabbing the opponent’s crotch in an attempt to grab him from the bench.
The former Borussia Dortmund professional defended himself against the criticism. In a video shared on X, he said: “That was an inside message to a few of my friends who were in the stadium. Nothing but respect for Slovakia and how they played today.”
England will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals on Saturday in Düsseldorf.
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The European Football Union UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the English national player Jude Bellingham. The association announced that it is investigating whether the 21-year-old violated the rules of conduct with his obscene gesture in the European Championship round of 16 match against Slovakia (2:1).
Bellingham scored the 1:1 goal in Gelsenkirchen last Sunday, saving the English team from extra time. However, his celebration after the goal was criticized. The Real Madrid midfielder was accused of grabbing the opponent’s crotch in an attempt to grab him from the bench.
