- UEFA is investigating the X-rated gesture made by Jude Bellingham on Sunday
- The England star was fast to make clear that the gesture was not directed at Slovakia.
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Jude Bellingham says he had no intention of inflicting any offence by the actions which have landed him in sizzling water with UEFA.
European soccer's governing physique has launched an investigation into his act of pretending to seize his genitals in the course of the win over Slovakia.
UEFA has written a letter to Bellingham asking for a proof for his actions and the England star has been given three days to reply.
The governing physique may also write to the Slovakian Soccer Affiliation for its response to the alleged offence.
It’s alleged that this gesture was made in the direction of the Slovakian bench.
Jude Bellingham mentioned he didn’t intend to trigger any disrespect with an X-rated gesture he made throughout England’s win over Slovakia.
The gesture was made as Bellingham (proper) celebrated his gorgeous aim in opposition to Slovakia
And it’s understood Bellingham will keep on with his declare the gesture was an 'inside joke'.
When footage of the gesture emerged after the sport, Bellingham tweeted: 'It was an inside joke in the direction of some shut associates who have been on the recreation.
'I’ve nice respect for the way in which the Slovakian staff performed tonight.'
Bellingham scored a sensational overhead bicycle kick to equalise for England and ship the match into further time
The England star defined the antics on X (previously Twitter), saying it was 'an inside joke in the direction of some shut associates within the recreation.'
The 21-year-old was awarded the Participant of the Match award for serving to England to victory in Gelsenkirchen
Bellingham (left) and Harry Kane (proper) each scored to assist England win 2-1 in opposition to Slovakia and e book a spot within the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
There isn’t any timeline for when the investigation can be accomplished.
If Bellingham is discovered responsible he may theoretically be banned, however that is thought of unlikely.
