Jude Bellingham was accused of directing a lewd gesture towards Slovakia’s bench (X)
Jude Bellingham could still be punished by UEFA for his X-rated gesture during England’s heart stopping Euro 2024 win against Slovakia.
The Real Madrid superstar dug his teammates out of trouble with a dramatic, acrobatic overhead kick to send the contest to extra time and help the Three Lions avoid an embarrassing last 16 exit.
Skipper Harry Kane capitalised on Bellingham’s rescue act and scored the decisive goal just a minute into the first additional period to set-up Saturday’s quarter final clash against Switzerland.
Bellingham, however, faces an anxious wait to see what sort of sanction he might face after he was spotted making a gesture with his hands towards his groin as he looked in the direction of the two dugouts.
The 20-year-old was initially accused of provoking the Slovakian coaching team and substitutes, but the midfielder insists the gesture was aimed at a group of friends sitting in the stands.
In a response to the video on X, Bellingham wrote: ‘An inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game. Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight.’
The laws of the game indicate any ‘obscene gesture’ or ‘offensive or insulting action’ should be punishable by a red card.
UEFA are currently awaiting the report from the match official and will review it carefully before deciding whether or not action will be taken.
Jude Bellingham has explained his X-rated gesture against Slovakia (Picture: Getty)
Source:: Metro
