A big stir erupted in Spain six days ago, as someone dared to “damage Real Madrid.” One of the best referees in the Pyrenees, Jesus Gil Manzano, blew the final whistle in the match between Valencia and Real Madrid (2-2) a second before Jude Bellingham scored. The Royal Club’s winning goal was not recognized, and Bellingham verbally attacked the main referee, resulting in him being shown a red card.🚨 BREAKING: Real Madrid’s appeal has been REJECTED. Jude Bellingham will be suspended for two games. @COPE ❌ pic.twitter.com/eMJr1X4Rzx— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) March 8, 2024 At the press conference after the match, Carlo Ancelotti tried to defend his player, claiming that the Englishman didn’t personally address the referee with the profanity.”Bellingham told the referee: ‘That’s a f***ing goal.’ He didn’t personally insult him. We’ll see what the referee will write in the report” said the Italian at the time.Jude banned! Bellingham to miss two La Liga games for insulting referee against ValenciaRegardless, Bellingham faced a two-match suspension – he won’t be available against Celta and Osasuna, and Real’s appeal was rejected today by RFEF Appeals Committee but the point of the matter, which could be even more serious is the Englishman’s future stance with the Spanish referees. Marca stated that referees who regularly officiate in La Liga and often exchange experiences have already formed a negative opinion about Bellingham in his debut season in Spanish football. Marca highlighted that referees have already noted down Bellingham’s ‘license plate numbers’ because he is a loudmouth who often protests and raises his voice at referees. Thus, a dossier on Bellingham has practically been created, informing referees about what to expect… Similar to when Neymar used to roll around the field after any slight contact, mostly in the opponent’s penalty area.Zinedine Zidane x Jude Bellingham. 🇫🇷🤝🏴Quand une légende et une future légende du football se rencontrent. 🥰(🎥 @adidasfootball) pic.twitter.com/kuxaQRcS5e— Instant Foot ⚽️ (@lnstantFoot) March 8, 2024 “The only thing I’ll say is that what happened happened with his decision to blow the final whistle at that moment. We have to remember that he’s only human, but so am I, so my behavior could also be viewed with a bit of common sense. I didn’t say anything offensive, I didn’t say anything that my teammates haven’t said, and sometimes I think they want to set an example using me just because I’m new here” Bellingham said after the match against Leipzig. But no club in Europe enjoys the privileged status with referees as Real does, so this time karma decided to create a little balance after all.
