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 equalized for his team in the added time with a stunning bicycle kick, taking the game into extra time, where England eventually won thanks to Harry Kane’s winner, advancing to the next round. However, his ensuing celebration caused a stir on social media.
Specifically, after scoring, Bellingham returned to midfield and made an indecent gesture: He put his right hand on his crotch and made a move, smiling at the same time. This scene quickly fermented online, sparking discussions about whether he was using this gesture to provoke the Slovakia bench in some way.
In response to speculation and criticism from the outside world, Bellingham clarified on his personal social media platform: “This gesture was actually an inside joke between a few close friends who were watching the game, and it had no other meaning.” He emphasized, “I have the utmost respect for the Slovakia team.”
To further express his attitude, he also added yawn, “X” and handshake emojis, seemingly humorously suggesting that there is no need to over-interpret this matter.
It is worth mentioning that Bellingham not only helped his team turn the tables with a crucial goal, but also won the Man of the Match award for this match. While his celebration caused controversy, it undoubtedly also ignited the passion of fans.
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