Real Madrid Midfielder, Bellingham Handed Two-match Ban

Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham, has been given a two-match ban for his comments at referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero during their 1-1 draw with Osasuna on Saturday.

Bellingham was shown a straight red card in the first half of the LaLiga fixture.

Montero wrote in his report that the England international said “f*ck you” to him.

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But Bellignham has already denied referee, though Bellingham denied insulting him.

However, the Spanish Football Federation, RFEF has hit the 21-year-old with a two-game ban.

Bellingham will now be unavailable for Madrid’s crucial upcoming games against Girona and Real Betis.

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Real Madrid, however, intends to appeal the decision, arguing that the red card was unwarranted.

The club maintains that Bellingham’s reaction while passionate, did not warrant such a severe sanction.