I didn't swear→ Real Madrid at risk of being banned from up to 12G, controversy over the £115 million star red card
Feb 17, 2025
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British media The Sun reported on the 16th (Korean time) 'Bellingham verbally abused the referee. He issued a statement apologizing to his teammates. However, he faced a 12-game ban, according to the report.
Real Madrid tied Osasuna 1-1 in the away match of Spain's Primera Liga in 2024-2025 season at Estadio El Sadar in Pamplona, Spain on the 16th. Real Madrid took the lead in the 14th minute with Kylian Mbappe's first goal. However, he gave Anté Budimir an equalizer in the 13th minute of the second half. The game came to an end on a one-on-one basis. Real Madrid remained in first place with 15 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses (51 points). However, he failed to open the gap with second-place Atletico Madrid (50 points).
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The Sun said 'Bellingham was sent off after claiming to be out of touch by the referee during the game. According to the referee's report, Bellingham swore at the referee. It is said that he was sent off for that reason.
There is a disagreement. According to The Sun, the referee said Bellingham added 'you' after the abuse. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, on the other hand, claimed to have used the word 'off'. Ancelotti said "The referee didn't seem to understand Bellingham's English. He said 'Fxxx off' not 'Fxxx you'. It's very different. But I won't talk about the referee anymore."
Bellingham could be banned for up to 12 games due to the incident. The Sun confirmed the disciplinary rules of the Spanish Football Association. As a result, 'Athletes accused of insulting sports authorities or using offensive expressions, such as primary and assistant judges, will be suspended for 4 to 12 games.'" If Bellingham is suspended for 12 games, he will not be able to play most of the rest of the season.
Bellingham, meanwhile, was a mistake. There must have been a miscommunication. I remember the incident well, but I also watched the video. It is inconsistent with the report. I hope we can continue to review it. I can't change the result, but I think there will be a change. There was no insult. It wasn't directed at the referee, it was an expression to myself. There was a misunderstanding. It wasn't an insult at all." He also apologized to his colleagues.
Bellingham left Dortmund (Germany) to join Real Madrid ahead of the 2023-2024 season. His transfer fee amounted to £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 has seven goals and six assists in 20 league games this season.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
