Jude Bellingham has been sanctioned with a two-game suspension following a controversial red card issued during Real Madrid's match against Osasuna. The Spanish football federation upheld the decision, stating that Bellingham insulted the referee. Real Madrid plans to appeal the ruling, contesting the referee's account of the incident. Video evidence suggests a miscommunication occurred, as Bellingham claimed he was speaking respectfully. His coach, Carlo Ancelotti, also contested the decision, suggesting that the referee misunderstood the situation. If the ban were to be overturned, it could prevent a potentially more severe penalty.
Video footage showed the England star saying 'I'm talking to you with respect' to Munuera while disputing a decision, before appearing to say 'f--k off.'
'It's clear that [the referee] made a mistake, there was a miscommunication,' Bellingham told journalists after the game. 'I hope the footage will be reviewed.'
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