UEFA mentioned it’s investigating England star Jude Bellingham for “a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct” over a gesture he made after scoring his dramatic equalizer in opposition to Slovakia on Sunday.
A “UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct by the English Football Association player, Jude Bellingham, having allegedly occurred in the scope of this match,” the European soccer governing physique mentioned in an announcement on Monday.
The 21-year-old scored an injury-time equalizer in opposition to Slovakia within the EURO 2024 final 16 match, which England received 2-1.
The Real Madrid and England midfielder scored an overhead kick in ninety fifth minute to maintain England within the sport, and after his stylish aim Bellingham was seen making a crotch-grabbing gesture in direction of the Slovakian bench.
Bellingham, nonetheless, mentioned on X that it was “an inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game.”
“Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight,” he added.
England will subsequent face Switzerland in a quarterfinal match on Saturday.
The EURO 2024 will finish on July 14.
Source: www.anews.com.tr