Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has faced the outcome of an appeal against his red card ban. Bellingham, a key player for Real Madrid, received a two-match ban following a red card incident during a recent match at Mestalla.
The incident occurred when Bellingham, believing he had scored a winning goal in stoppage time with the score tied at 2-2, protested to referee Gil Manzano after realizing the full-time whistle had already been blown. In a heated moment, the English midfielder confronted the referee along with his teammates, expressing his frustration in English.
Manzano deemed Bellingham's actions as insulting and subsequently issued him a red card, resulting in a two-match ban. Bellingham later addressed the situation, acknowledging the need for accountability while also questioning the severity of the punishment.
Despite expressing his dissatisfaction with the ban, Bellingham accepted the decision and vowed to support his team from the stands if necessary. Following an appeal process, it was determined that Bellingham's ban would be upheld, meaning he will miss upcoming matches against Celta Vigo and Osasuna before returning to action against Athletic Club.
The Appeal Committee's ruling signifies that Bellingham will have to serve his suspension as originally mandated, highlighting the importance of fair play and sportsmanship in professional football.
