English footballer Jude Bellingham struck Argentine substitute Valentín Barco from behind on the head after England's 1:2 World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina. The incident took place after the match, and footage quickly spread on social media. STVR (Spravy) ↗
According to available information, tensions escalated after the dramatic semifinal in which Argentina eliminated England from the tournament. During the match, Barco reportedly celebrated provocatively in front of the English players after Enzo Fernández's equalizing goal. After the final whistle, emotions boiled over into an unpleasant aftermath, when Bellingham physically reacted against the Argentine player. BBC News ↗
The match was also viewed in the broader context of the long-standing football rivalry between England and Argentina. According to available articles, this once again went beyond the usual sporting framework, as provocations related to the Falklands also emerged. However, the Bellingham incident itself remained the main topic of post-match reactions. denik.cz ↗
England thus exits the tournament before the final following the semifinal defeat, while Argentina advances further. Further developments may focus on whether Bellingham's conduct will be dealt with by disciplinary action, since video footage shows physical contact after the end of the match. Der Standard ↗
Bellingham struck an Argentine after England's elimination
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VIDEO: Bellingham po vyradení Anglicka neovládol emócie. Po zápase udrel argentínskeho futbalistu
STVR (Spravy)
| 10:14 16.07.
Skandál na MS, hvězda Anglie udeřila slavícího Argentince. Co incidentu předcházelo?
zpravy.aktualne.cz
| 07:18 16.07.
Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit
BBC News
| 10:38 16.07.
Nach WM-Aus: Bellingham sorgt mit Schlag für Aufsehen
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| 10:17 16.07.
Wirbel nach Englands WM-Aus: Aufgebrachter Bellingham schlägt Argentinier gegen den Kopf
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| 09:38 16.07.
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