Jude Bellingham slaps Argentina star after England’s World Cup exit
Jude Bellingham was involved in a heated exchange after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina (Shutterstock)
Jude Bellingham was caught slapping Argentina midfielder Valentin Barco on the head in the immediate aftermath of England’s World Cup semi-final defeat.
In an ill-tempered game in Atlanta which saw 26 fouls, frustrations boiled over after the full-time whistle with Bellingham involved in a confrontation with Barco, who was an unused substitute for Argentina.
As Barco joined a group hug with Argentina’s match-winner Martinez, Bellingham, who was stood nearby, walked over and slapped the 21-year-old on the back of the head.
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Barco reacted angrily and Bellingham was initially separated by Argentina midfielder Nico Paz before Nicolas Otamendi rushed in and pushed the England midfielder in the chest.
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