Revealed: Jude Bellingham’s brutal dig at World Cup referee as unseen footage goes viral – moments before England star slapped Argentina rival following semi-final defeat
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Elliot ANDERSON (England) is booked by -
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Lisandro MARTINEZ (Argentina) is booked by -
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Cristian ROMERO (Argentina) is booked by -
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Anthony GORDON (England) scores!! -
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Rodrigo DE PAUL (Argentina) is booked
Squads
England squad
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1 Jordan PICKFORD
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4 Declan RICE
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5 John STONES
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6 Marc GUEHI
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8 Elliot ANDERSON
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9 Harry KANE
C Forward -
10 Jude BELLINGHAM
Midfielder -
17 Morgan ROGERS
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18 Anthony GORDON
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24 Reece JAMES
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25 Djed SPENCE
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2 Ezri KONSA
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3 Nico OREILLY
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7 Bukayo SAKA
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11 Marcus RASHFORD
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12 Trevoh CHALOBAH
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13 Dean Henderson
Goalkeeper -
14 Jordan HENDERSON
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15 Dan BURN
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16 Kobbie MAINOO
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19 Ollie WATKINS
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20 Noni MADUEKE
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21 Eberechi EZE
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22 Ivan TONEY
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23 James TRAFFORD
Goalkeeper - Full squad
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26 Jarell QUANSAH
Defender
Argentina squad
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3 Nicolas TAGLIAFICO
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5 Leandro PAREDES
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6 Lisandro MARTINEZ
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9 Julian ALVAREZ
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10 Lionel MESSI
C Forward -
13 Cristian ROMERO
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17 Giuliano SIMEONE
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20 Alexis MAC ALLISTER
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23 Emiliano MARTINEZ
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24 Enzo FERNANDEZ
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26 Nahuel MOLINA
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1 Juan MUSSO
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2 Marcos SENESI
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4 Gonzalo MONTIEL
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7 Rodrigo DE PAUL
Midfielder -
8 Valentin BARCO
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11 Giovani Lo Celso
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12 Geronimo RULLI
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14 Exequiel PALACIOS
Midfielder -
15 Nico GONZALEZ
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16 Thiago ALMADA
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18 Nico PAZ
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19 Nicolas OTAMENDI
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21 Jose Manuel LOPEZ
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22 Lautaro MARTINEZ
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25 Facundo MEDINA
Defender
Unseen footage reportedly shows Jude Bellingham criticising the referee shortly before he allegedly slapped an Argentina opponent after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat. The incident has drawn attention because it adds to scrutiny of England’s conduct following their elimination.
The available article text provides no detailed account of the referee comment, the identity of the Argentina player, or any disciplinary consequences. It places the exchange in the immediate aftermath of England’s semi-final loss to Argentina.
- Footage reportedly shows Bellingham criticising the referee after England’s defeat.
- He allegedly slapped an Argentina opponent moments later.
- The article text gives few further verified details.