π¨Osasuna 1-1 Real Madrid: Budimir denies Ancelotti's side after Bellingham red
ππππππππ: Jude Bellingham releases statement on red card as a βmisunderstandingβ π€―β οΈ
βI never insulted the referee, Iβm glad to see there are all the videos to show the reality despite that reportβ.
βI want to apologize with my teammates, as I put them in difficult situation today but was misunderstandingβ.
βItβs an expression like Spanish one βjoderββ¦ and the consequence is that he left us with one less playerβ.
βItβs not an insult, it was an expression for myselfβ.
π Ancelotti confirms: βThe referee didnβt understand Jude Bellinghamβs English. He said f*ck off β not f*ck youβ¦ thatβs way different. You all see what happenedβ.
Real Madrid star Bellingham was sent off after clashing with the referee in the draw away to Osasuna in LaLiga.
Jude Bellingham was sent off in Real Madridβs draw against Osasuna in Pamplona, with referee JosΓ© Luis Munuera Montero showing the Englishman a straight red card in the 39th minute amid widespread frustration from Real Madrid players over the match officials' decisions.
The referee and the player had a conversation that ended with Bellinghamβs sending-off, allegedly due to him using disrespectful or an insulting language.
What did Bellingham say to the referee in Osasuna vs Real Madrid?
Pending the official report, the 21-year-old now faces a significant threat of suspension. According to Spanish broadcaster Movistar+, Bellingham reportedly said to Munuera Montero, βIβm talking to you with respect, fuck off.β
Jude Bellinghamβs potential suspension for Osasuna red card
According to the Disciplinary Code of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), if Bellingham insulted Munuera Montero, he faces a potential suspension of four to 12 matches.
Article 94 states, βInsulting, offending, or addressing the main referee, assistants, fourth official, directors, or sports authorities in offensive terms or attitudes, unless it constitutes a more serious offense, will be punished with a suspension of four to twelve matches.β
If a four-match sanction is applied, Bellingham would miss LaLiga matches against Girona, Betis, and Rayo Vallecano, as well as the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal against Real Sociedad.
Bellingham could miss Copa del Rey final
If he was handed a maximum 12-game ban, he would also sit out league games versus Villarreal, LeganΓ©s, Valencia, AlavΓ©s, Athletic Club and Getafe, as well as the Copa del Rey semifinal second-leg against Real Sociedad, along with the final, provided Real Madrid get there.
If Bellinghamβs offense is merely seen as βdisrespect,β as suggested by Movistar+, the punishment would be less severe. Article 117 states, βAddressing referees, directors, or sports authorities in terms or with attitudes of disrespect or disregard, provided the action does not constitute a more serious offense, will be punished with a suspension of two to three matches or for a period of up to one month.β
Ancelotti and Bellingham blame referee for English misunderstanding
In his postgame press conference, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti took aim at the referee for βnot understanding English,β claiming Bellingham had said βfuck off,β but not βfuck youβ.
The midfielder himself also put the red card down to a βcommunication error,β saying βItβs not an insult, it was an expression for myselfβ.