superheng1688 Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insists Jude Bellingham did not insult the referee and the red card was due to a misunderstanding of language.

Los Blancos took an early lead over Osasuna through Kylian Mbappe before the team was reduced to 10 men towards the end of the first half when Jude was unhappy with the referee and went into a conversation, ending with something to himself. However, referee Jose Munuera Montero immediately showed him a straight red card and sent him off the pitch. Ten-man Madrid were then equalised and shared points. superheng1688

“I think the referee didn’t understand Jude Bellingham’s English. He said Fuc* off, not Fuc* You. It’s a big difference.

“I won’t talk about the referee anymore because I want to be on the bench next week,”

Jude also gave an interview about his red card, emphasizing that it was a communication error.

“I didn’t say anything to the referee. It was clear that there was a communication error.

“It’s a Spanish expression, ‘J***r’, and as a result he left us with one man down.

“It’s not a curse or an insult. It’s a way for me to release my emotions.”

“I came here to apologize to my teammates for putting them in a difficult situation.

“I never disrespected the referee. I am glad to see that there is a video showing the facts that contradict the referee’s report.”

It has been reported that Real Madrid have decided to appeal Jude Bellingham’s ban. ( superheng1688 )