'Phew, I survived' Bellingham's 'Sexy Hand', 英 to beat Switzerland in quarterfinals on July 7

Jul 03, 2024

'Phew, I survived' Bellingham's 'Sexy Hand', 英 to beat Switzerland in quarterfinals on July 7
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Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), who is at the center of the controversy with his obscene ceremony, is fortunately expected to avoid suspension from the perspective of the English national team.

The British daily Telegraph reported on the 3rd (Korean time) that "even if Bellingham is punished by the UEFA, he is not expected to be suspended." Slovakia did not complain about Bellingham's actions.

Bellingham scored a dramatic equalizer five minutes into the second half in the round of 16 against Slovakia in the last Euro 2024, then looked toward the Slovakian bench and "took the crotch" 'started the game. Some interpreted it as an intention to stimulate Slovakia, and UEFA finally launched an investigation.



'Phew, I survived' Bellingham's 'Sexy Hand', 英 to beat Switzerland in quarterfinals on July 7
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'Phew, I survived' Bellingham's 'Sexy Hand', 英 to beat Switzerland in quarterfinals on July 7
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Bellingham said on social media that "It was a prank between close friends in the stadium. I respect Slovakia for what it shows." He once performed a similar ceremony after scoring for his team Real.

Bellingham is expected to actively appeal this content in an investigation with UEFA.



In the meantime, England, which beat Slovakia 2-1 after an extended match to reach the quarterfinals, will compete with Switzerland for the semifinals on the 7th. Bellingham have been sluggish throughout the 90 minutes against Slovakia A fantastic bicycle kick led to a miraculous come-from-behind victory. England manager Gareth Southgate is likely to count on Bellingham's shot in the match against Switzerland.





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