Jude Bellingham faced a second red card in his career during Real Madrid's 1-1 draw against Osasuna, sparking controversy and discussions surrounding player conduct. Hansi Flick, Barcelona's manager, stated that Bellingham's behavior was disrespectful towards the referee, a sentiment echoed by Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti who defended Bellingham, suggesting a misunderstanding regarding language. Bellingham himself expressed regret and called the ejection a misunderstanding, while Flick emphasized the importance of maintaining composure on the pitch to avoid unnecessary penalties, highlighting the captain's role in managing such situations.
I do not want to go into the details of what was said, but I didn't insult the referee... it was a misunderstanding, but I am here to apologise to the team.
That's what I've always told the players. Why waste time and energy arguing with the referee regarding the decisions he makes?
I think the referee did not understand Jude Bellingham's English... He said fuck off, not fuck you - that's way different.
It's a weakness when you get a red card.
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