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Jude Bellingham was a player with leadership who knew how to take care of his teammates even if he was angry and sad.
England knelt 1-2 against Spain in the Euro 2024 final at Olympiastadion Berlin in Berlin, Germany on the 15th (Korea time). England did not get their hands on the first Euro trophy in history again this time.
According to the video released by England's 90MIN after the game, it was Bellingham, born in 2003, who soothed the shocked English players. Bellingham is the third youngest in England's squad at the Euros. Adam Worton and Kobe Mainu are the only players younger than Bellingham.
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The 21-year-old, who was frustrated after losing the Euro final, approached his brothers first and comforted them. He approached Ivan Toney, Bukayo Saka, Ollie Watkins, Jordan Pickford, Mark Guehi, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and gave them all a handshake. Luke Shaw, who was sitting on the floor in frustration, also stood up and gave him strength. Declan Rice, who was struggling next to the show, also stood up as Bellingham approached.
In fact, after the defeat was confirmed, Bellingham looked like a player who couldn't overcome the great frustration of finishing second. I sat on the ground, my head down, and I was just frustrated. At this time, England coach Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate approached and comforted Bellingham by hugging him.
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Even with the consolation of the two, Bellingham remained indifferent. On his way back to the bench, Bellingham also expressed his anger as he kicked a missed beverage bottle in front of him. Sitting on the bench, he struggled, burying his face in his uniform. It had to be hard.
If Bellingham had won the final, he could have been the main player in England's history to win the first Euros. Bellingham's first national championship trophy was just around the corner. In addition, the Ballon d'Or, the highest honor a soccer player can receive if he wins the championship, became very likely. All of these achievements were lost in front of my eyes.
But it didn't take long for Bellingham to overcome his frustration. Bellingham approached them first and comforted them, even though there were many older brothers who had more A-match experience than him. None of the broken English players were acting for their other teammates like Bellingham. It was a scene where you can see how well Bellingham is a mentally complete player.
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After the game, Bellingham said "Football in international competitions is much more difficult than club football. It's a different format, a different style. People need to know how long players are mentally and physically exhausted after the seasonHe wanted the fans to know that the England players did their best on the field.
90MIN is consoling England's teammates one by one. At an early age, his mental strength is unmatched. He will be England's captain in the future' I applauded Bellingham's leadership.
rlaeotlr2024@sportschosun.com
