England football star Jude Bellingham has explained his controversial celebration during the European Championship match against Slovakia, calling it an “inside joke”.
In the crucial match, Bellingham scored a stunning overhead kick in the stoppage time, tying the game and sending it to extra time. England eventually won thanks to Harry Kane’s decisive goal, advancing to the next round. However, his subsequent celebration caused a stir on social media.
Specifically, after scoring, Bellingham returned to the midfield and made an obscene gesture: he placed his right hand on his crotch and made a gesture, while smiling. This scene quickly spread online, sparking discussions about whether he was using the gesture to provoke the Slovakia bench in some way.
Responding to the speculation and criticism, Bellingham clarified on his personal social platform: “The gesture was actually an inside joke between a few close friends watching the game, nothing more.” He emphasized, “I have the utmost respect for the Slovakia team.”
To further express his attitude, he added yawning, “X” and handshake emoji, seemingly humorously implying that the matter should not be over-interpreted.
It’s worth noting that Bellingham not only helped the team turn the game around with a crucial goal, but also won the Player of the Match award. While his celebration sparked controversy, it undoubtedly ignited the passion of the fans.
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