'Shock exposure' attitude controversy, inappropriate gesture → water bottle kick 英 '115 million big star' behavior problem

Jul 16, 2024

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Jude Bellingham (England)'s attitude is on the cutting board.

British media Daily Star said on the 16th (Korean time) 'Bellingham was one of England's outstanding stars. However, his image reflected the wrong direction somewhat,' the report said.

Bellingham is a soccer star that the world is paying attention to. He left Dortmund (Germany) and joined Real Madrid (Spain) ahead of the 2023-2024 season. The transfer fee amounted to a whopping £115 million. Bellingham fluttered in Real Madrid's uniform. He scored 19 goals and six assists in 28 matches in Spain's Primera Liga. In 11 matches in the Champions League, he had four goals and five assists. He won the League and UCL in his Real Madrid uniform.

He also flew on the Euro stage. England's national football team, led by head coach Gareth Southgate, ran 'unbeaten' from the group stage to the semifinals at Euro 2024. Bellingham started every game and led England's attack. In particular, he scored a golden equalizer to save England in the round of 16 against Slovakia. He scored a dramatic equalizer in extra time in the second half when his team was trailing 0-1. England, who dragged the game into extra time, secured a 2-1 victory with Harry Kane's winning goal.

Expectations were high. But he didn't win the championship that he was desperate for. England, led by head coach Gareth Southgate, lost 1-2 to Spain in the Euro 2024 final at Olympiastadion Berlin in Berlin, Germany on the 15th. England were dragged 0-1 by Neco Williams in the second minute of the second half. Cole Palmer's equalizer in the 28th minute of the second half balanced the game 1-1. However, in the 41st minute of the second half, Mikel Oyarsabal lost another point and lost. England reached the final stage for the second time in a row, but failed to lift the trophy.

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The Daily Star reported the shock. The media outlet reported that 'Bellingham is at odds with England's ethics after Euro 2024. He was one of England's golden generations. He created England's blockbuster moment in Germany. His performance was impressive. But he might have pushed the stars in the wrong direction. The Daily Star quoted another media outlet, The Athletic, saying, `He did not take responsibility for leadership in interviews and others. Bellingham was unhappy with the media during the tournament. He was aware of the many reports surrounding him. An advertisement depicting him as a savior of the team created a scene that went against the team's ethos. I did not have a strong bond with anyone,' he added. He has been at the center of controversy throughout the tournament for inappropriate hand gestures and ice box kicks.

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'Shock exposure' attitude controversy, inappropriate gesture → water bottle kick 英 '115 million big star' behavior problem

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