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Gary Lineker holds nothing back as UEFA investigate Jude Bellingham over gesture in England win

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Published 17:08 1 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Gary Lineker holds nothing back as UEFA investigate Jude Bellingham over gesture in England win

Gary Lineker hit out at UEFA's decision to investigate Jude Bellingham's actions against Slovakia.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Gary Lineker has made his feelings clear regarding a potential Euro 2024 ban for Jude Bellingham following his apparent gesture.

England beat Slovakia 2-1 on Sunday as Bellingham scored a stunning goal to send the last-16 tie into extra time.

Harry Kane then headed home his side's winner to set up a quarter-final clash against Switzerland.

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But England could be without star man Bellingham for Saturday's meeting in Dusseldorf.

That's because Bellingham is under investigation by UEFA for his gesture that he aimed at the Slovakia bench following his dramatic goal.

He faces a potential suspension if UEFA decide to take action against the Real Madrid player.

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The thought of suspending the 21-year-old for England's next game at Euro 2024 has stunned Lineker, who hit out at the investigation.

He called the decision to review the England midfielder's celebration 'ridiculous' in a strongly-worded post on social media.

On X, Lineker wrote: "For crying out loud, the @EURO2024 celebration police are looking into @BellinghamJude. Ridiculous!"

Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring a goal against Slovakia. Image: Getty
Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring a goal against Slovakia. Image: Getty

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Lineker, who has been critical of Gareth Southgate's team at Euro 2024, delivered a scathing assessment of England's victory over Slovakia.

But he praised Bellingham's 'brilliance' as he produced a moment of magic against Slovakia.

"It’s difficult in a way to know how to pitch the response to it, isn’t it. Because, ultimately, England are through to the quarter-finals," said Lineker. "They found a way, through the sheer kind of determination and brilliance of Jude Bellingham at the end.

"But you can’t gloss over the problems and the performance."

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Any form of suspension for Bellingham would be a massive blow to Southgate and his England side.

He has two goals to his name at Euro 2024, having also scored the winner against Serbia in their opener.

He's been hugely influential and is an important figure in Southgate's XI.

Featured Image Credit: The Rest is Football/Getty

Topics: Jude Bellingham, Gary Lineker, England, Euro 2024, Football

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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