In an attempt to get Jude Bellingham’s two match ban lifted After his red card against Osasuna, Real Madrid was reportedly hired by Cristiano RonaldoOne of its most legendary former players. Claims that English midfielder’s comments misunderstood During the incident, the club has heavily questioned the judge’s judgment.
The The incident occurred in the 39th minute by Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Osasuna on February 15, 2025. Reference JUAN LUIS MUNUEA MONTERO showed Bellingham a straight red card for allegedly used offensive language.
According to the judge’s report targeted phrase “F* you” ** against him. But Bellingham and Real Madrid insists that he actually said “F* off”, ** a phrase commonly used in English football Without direct personal crime to judges.
Los blancos immediately appealed the red cardHoping to clear Bellingham’s name and prevent him from missing crucial upcoming fixtures. But their first appeal was rejected by the Spanish FA’s Disciplinary Committeewhich maintained the two-game ban.
Real Madrid’s unique approach: urges Ronaldo
Determined prove their caseReal Madrid searched for all possible evidence To support Bellingham. In a surprising move, the even referred to an old video by Cristiano Ronaldo to emphasize their points.
According to the Spanish newspaper HighlightThe club used an interview in 2018 where Ronaldo explained Cultural difference in how English and Spanish judges interpret certain phrases. After spending several years in Premier League with Manchester UnitedRonaldo stated that English judge Don’t show “F*off” as an insult **, while in Spain judges tends to punish players to say the same words.
🗣 Cristiano Ronaldo (2018): “In England, players say to judges and the judges do not think it is an insult. Here they send you out. ”
A Section of the Committee’s reportthat is quoted by Highlightrecognized Madrid’s argument: “Finally, and in addition, on the basis of the report from the linguistic expert, the public statements from 2018 are noted by a prestigious player like Cristiano Ronaldo, who spent much of his professional career in England and by the many professionals in English, that the term” F ** OFF “is of regular use, including groups, by English players on the playing field, without this means any discipline sport from the judges as a judge as It is not an offensive or disappointing expression. “*
Despite this argument, the Committee Finally steered toward Real Madridsays there was insufficient proof To confirm that Bellingham had said “f *** off” instead of “f *** you.” As a result, his two-game suspension remains in place.
What matches will Bellingham miss?
With the ban, Bellingham will now miss two crucial La Liga matches – specifically the game against Girona on February 23 and the match against real betis on March 2. Yet, he will be eligible to record Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey Semifinal First Bone against Real Sociedad on February 26Which gives him an important opportunity to contribute to his team’s success despite the setback in the league game.
