Jude Bellingham expressed his frustration towards a linesman's decision during the intense 1-1 draw between Real Madrid and Atletico in La Liga. The midfielder, visibly surprised by an early call from the assistant referee, voiced his concerns near one of the pitchside microphones at the Bernabeu.
His abusive comments were picked up during the TV broadcast. Throughout the match, Bellingham appeared to be frustrated as both teams shared the points after Kylian Mbappe and Julian Alvarez found the back of the net.
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Bellingham abused the linesman
With only 11 minutes to the full time, an intense moment unfolded as Bellingham expressed his frustration. After a ball went out for a throw-in, both teams wanted to get the possession. The linesman’s decision to award the throw-in to Atletico infuriated the home fans. In the heat of the moment, Bellingham hurled abuses towards the lineman.
"F*** you, man, F*** off!" Bellingham shouted.
Despite his display of dissent, Bellingham managed to evade a booking, but it is uncertain whether LaLiga will initiate a retrospective investigation. His latest outburst follows closely on the heels of a previous incident where he confronted a referee, calling him a piece of s*** during Real's decisive 4-1 victory over Espanyol.
Bellingham's evening took a disappointing turn when Atletico seized the lead, with Julian Alvarez converting a penalty following a foul by Aurelien Tchouameni.
However, the hosts came out firing after the break, and Mbappe quickly levelled the playing field, ensuring they remained one point ahead of Atletico at the top of the table. Bellingham played a crucial role in the equaliser; his shot was blocked, but the ball fell perfectly for Mbappe to find the back of the net.
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