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Jude Bellingham, who became England's savior, may not be able to play in the upcoming Euro 2024 quarterfinals against Switzerland.
The England national team, led by head coach Gareth Southgate, came from behind to win 2-1 after extra time in the Euro 2024 round of 16 match against Slovakia at the Aufshalke Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on the 1st (Korea time).
The player who saved England, who was on the verge of elimination until the fourth minute of extra time in the second half, was Bellingham, the next superstar. In what could have been England's last set-piece attack, Bellingham saved England from elimination by finishing with a fantastic overhead kick on the ball handed over by Mark Gehi.
Bellingham cheered with his teammates and performed his signature ceremony with Harry Kane. There was no problem with Bellingham's actions so far, but after that was the problem. Bellingham made his way back to the England camp to proceed again, touching his nose with his hands and then taking his hands through his crotch.
After spreading his hands wide between his crotch, he shook them two or three times. Only Bellingham himself will know what he wants to convey through this ceremony, but it can be interpreted as a sexual act. Often, some players or coaches perform a ceremony to emphasize masculinity by taking their hands around their crotch after a dramatic score.
It is very rare to be punished for such a ceremony itself, but the problem is that the place where Bellingham performed the ceremony was in front of the Slovak bench. This is because there is room for it to be interpreted as an act of stimulating the Slovak bench.
In the wake of controversy over speculative reports that Bellingham had provoked the Slovakian bench, Bellingham explained on his personal SNS. He said "That's not true. It was a joke presented to best friends who came to the stadium. It's nothing. I fully respect Slovakia's play today."
Bellingham immediately gave an explanation for his controversy, but there were reports that he could face disciplinary action. After the match, the British sports bible said: "Bellingham may be disciplined by UEFA for his actions against Slovakia. According to the rules of the game, malicious behavior and aggressive or offensive behavior can be punished. UEFA will decide the action after judging reports from the referee and other officials.
The media explained Dele Alli's 2017 disciplinary action by FIFA as an example. At the time, Ali raised his middle finger during the game. Ali explained that it was an act of mischief with his teammates, but FIFA suspended him for one game and fined him despite the explanation.
If Bellingham is given the same disciplinary action, England will be put on alert. Bellingham is one that should never be left out of England at the moment. There are many players who can replace Bellingham, but none can do as much as Bellingham.
Switzerland is considered the most performing team along with Germany and Spain in this Euro. Is Kane's irrelevant DNA suddenly triggered ahead of the quarterfinals against Switzerland.
rlaeotlr2024@sportschosun.com
