England midfielder Jude Bellingham set the record straight regarding a gesture he made on the pitch after Sunday's 2-1 win over Slovakia at Euro 2024.
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Bellingham scored dramatic equaliser at Euro 2024Curious gesture caught on camera after goalReal Madrid star explains it was an "inside joke"WHAT HAPPENED?
Bellingham scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for England on Sunday as the Three Lions came from behind to beat Slovakia 2-1 at Euro 2024. The Real Madrid superstar netted with a brilliant overhead kick to force extra-time in Gelsenkirchen. England captain Harry Kane went on to net the winner and send Gareth Southgate's men into the quarter-finals.
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After the match, footage emerged on social media which appeared to show Bellingham aiming a lewd gesture at the Slovakia bench as he celebrated his equaliser. However, the Real Madrid superstar was quick to set the record straight by explaining his actions in a post on X.
WHAT BELLINGHAM SAID
Bellingham posted on X: "An inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game. Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight."
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There was a clash between England and Slovakia after the match. Declan Rice was left fuming after being pushed in the chest by Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona as tempers flared after an eventful game.