Jude Bellingham responds after clashing with Lisandro Martinez over pre-season tackle
Jude Bellingham has no hard feelings after being caught by a controversial challenge from Lisandro Martinez during a pre-season friendly between Real Madrid and Manchester United. The England midfielder squared up to the Argentine after being scythed down towards the end of the first half. Despite a shoving match, Bellingham insisted “the little tiff” will stay on the field and described his opponent as a “brilliant player”. “I came in at half-time, F-ing this, F-ing that. But when he came over and said all the best when he came off, I really respected it,” the 20-year-old explained. “He’s a great competitor, a great player.” Read More Declan Rice says he ‘feels at home’ at Arsenal as he explains reasons for transfer Watch: Ben Stokes reacts as Barbie song interrupts press conference Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney meets Man United boss Erik ten Hag
Jude Bellingham has no hard feelings after being caught by a controversial challenge from Lisandro Martinez during a pre-season friendly between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
The England midfielder squared up to the Argentine after being scythed down towards the end of the first half.
Despite a shoving match, Bellingham insisted “the little tiff” will stay on the field and described his opponent as a “brilliant player”.
“I came in at half-time, F-ing this, F-ing that. But when he came over and said all the best when he came off, I really respected it,” the 20-year-old explained.
“He’s a great competitor, a great player.”
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