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Topics: Jude Bellingham, England, Football
Nasir Jabbar
The match Jude Bellingham could miss for England if one thing happens after being handed a one-match suspended ban has been revealed.
Bellingham scored his second goal of Euro 2024 as he bagged a stunning equaliser against Slovakia in their last-16 tie.
He produced a moment of magic to level proceedings against Slovakia before Harry Kane bagged his side's winner in extra-time.
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During Bellingham's goal celebration, he performed an X-rated gesture seemingly aimed at Slovakia's bench.
UEFA launched an investigation into his actions as they fined the England man €30,000 (£25,000) for 'violating the basic rules of decent conduct'.
But European football's governing body also handed the 21-year-old a one-match suspended ban.
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That means he's able to play in England's quarter-final clash against Switzerland at Euro 2024 but will have to serve a one-match ban if he breaks any conduct rules within the next 12 months.
What game could Bellingham miss? Well, he's likely to serve his potential one-match ban during England's UEFA Nations League campaign.
The Three Lions will take on Finland, Republic of Ireland and Greece as they chase promotion back to League A following their relegation last time out.
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Gareth Southgate's side meet Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on September 7 before hosting Finland on September 10.
In October, fixtures against Greece and Finland are scheduled before the return game against Greece and Republic of Ireland in November.
Fortunately for Southgate, the Real Madrid superstar will be available at Euro 2024, having been hugely influential so far at the tournament.
He has two goals to his name following his header against Serbia and bicycle kick goal versus Slovakia.
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Bellingham is set to start for England when they take on Switzerland for a spot in the semi-finals.