England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been fined €30,000 and given a suspended one-match ban for a controversial gesture he made after scoring against Slovakia in the previous round of the EURO 2024 tournament. Despite concerns that he could face suspension for the upcoming quarter-final match against Switzerland, Bellingham will not be suspended.
During his celebration, Bellingham was seen grabbing his crotch in the direction of the Slovakia bench. The incident was investigated by UEFA, and there were concerns that he could face disciplinary action. However, instead of being suspended, Bellingham has been fined and given a warning to uphold the standards of sportsmanship and respect on the field.
Bellingham scored a crucial 95th-minute equaliser in the match against Slovakia, leading to extra-time. It is unclear what specifically led to his decision to make such a gesture during his celebration. Nevertheless, it is clear that he will need to be careful moving forward if he wants to avoid further consequences for his actions on the field.
The 21-year-old midfielder has been praised for his impressive performances in the tournament so far and will undoubtedly want to continue performing at a high level as England moves closer to winning their first EURO title since 1966.
