Jude Bellingham Opens Up About Interaction with Emiliano Martinez Following Tackle by Man Utd’s Fred
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham has spoken out about an incident in the recent friendly match between Brazil and England, where he was on the receiving end of a dangerous tackle by Manchester United’s Fred. Bellingham revealed what Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said to him in the aftermath of the tackle, which sparked a heated confrontation between the two teams.
The incident occurred in the second half of the match, with Fred lunging in on Bellingham and catching him on the ankle. The challenge was deemed reckless by many, and Bellingham was left writhing in pain on the ground. Martinez, who was playing for Brazil, was one of the first players to come over to check on Bellingham.
In a recent interview, Bellingham revealed that Martinez apologized to him for the tackle and expressed his disgust at Fred‘s actions. “He [Martinez] came up to me and said that he didn’t agree with what Fred did, and that he hoped I was okay,” Bellingham said. “It was really nice of him to come over and check on me.”
The incident sparked an ugly melee between the two teams, with players from both sides getting involved in a heated exchange. The situation was eventually diffused, but it left a sour taste in the mouths of many fans and pundits.
Fred was given a yellow card for the tackle, but many felt that he should have been sent off. Bellingham, however, was able to continue playing and completed the full 90 minutes of the match.
Despite the incident, Bellingham has praised Martinez for his sportsmanship and said that he holds no grudges against Fred. “It was a tough challenge, but I’m okay now,” he said. “These things happen in football, and I don’t hold any bad feelings towards Fred. I’m just glad that I was able to keep playing and help my team.”
