England midfielder Jude Bellingham could be banned from the quarter-finals. After celebrating a goal in the 2-1 extra-time win over Slovakia in the last 16 of Football Euro 2024.
The Real Madrid star equalised for the Three Lions in stoppage time, extending the game into extra time. Before Harry Kane scored the winner to send Gareth Southgate’s side through to the quarter-finals.
However, after scoring, Bellingham celebrated in an “X-rated” manner near the Slovakian fans’ stands, much to the chagrin of rival fans UFABET
Portuguese outlet A Bola reports that. Bellingham could be in a bad situation and could be banned for the Switzerland game as UEFA prepares to investigate the matter.
“Ethical and Disciplinary Investigators will conduct a disciplinary investigation into an alleged breach of the Football Association’s Basic Conduct Rules by a Football Association player, Jude Bellingham. Which occurred during this game.” UEFA said in a statement.
For Bellingham, he has scored two goals in his first four Euro 2024 games. And is the joint top scorer with Harry Kane.
Back in 2019, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo escaped a ban. But was fined €20,000 by UEFA for celebrating his Juventus goal in a Bellingham-like manner.
However, last season, Ronaldo, playing for Al Nassr, made another gesture towards his pants. This time getting a one-match ban from the Saudi Arabian league.