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Jude Bellingham will not face any disciplinary action from the Technical Committee of Referees for the outburst he made after receiving a yellow card in Saturday’s La Liga match against Espanyol, reports MARCA.
Bellingham, frustrated after what he believed was a missed foul call, was booked by referee Munuera Montero for protesting. Cameras then captured the English midfielder using an expletive, describing the situation as a “piece of sh**.”
Why Bellingham wasn’t sanctioned
Despite the incident, the CTA has confirmed that there will be no formal complaint or punishment.
Typically, the CTA only considers disciplinary measures when offensive statements are made in press conferences or official statements, rather than those uttered in the heat of a match.
Since Bellingham’s remarks were not heard by the referee during the game, the matter will not be pursued further.
Bellingham in the spotlight
While the CTA has chosen to let this incident slide, Bellingham’s behaviour has not gone unnoticed by referees.
The English star has developed a reputation for frequent protests and emotional outbursts during matches, which has put him on the referees’ radar.
Although his reactions have not yet led to major consequences, referees have taken note of his tendency to protest, something that has drawn comparisons to Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Jr.
Last season, Bellingham was involved in a separate controversy during a Getafe-Real Madrid match, where third parties claimed he was involved in an altercation with Getafe’s Mason Greenwood. However, that incident was later shelved due to lack of evidence.
Escalating tension with referees
Bellingham’s strained relationship with La Liga referees is something to watch. He was sent off last season by Gil Manzano in a game against Valencia, and Saturday’s yellow card adds to a growing list of incidents.
While the CTA has decided to move past this latest controversy, Bellingham’s behaviour on the pitch continues to be scrutinized, and further disciplinary action in the future is not out of the question.
