Jude Bellingham explains heated exchange with Lionel Messi

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland's Jude Bellingham downplayed a heated on-pitch conversation with Argentina captain Lionel Messi during their World Cup semi-final, stating they were merely "discussing a foul" and that it was "nothing big really". The incident occurred in the first-half of the match in Atlanta, with Bellingham explaining he challenged Messi about a foul, to which Messi retorted about an earlier one, leading to Bellingham's comment about Messi's strength. Argentina secured a 2-1 victory over England, with Messi setting up both late goals, breaking English hopes in the semi-final contest. Following the match, Thierry Henry criticised Bellingham on FOX for confronting Messi, insisting the England midfielder should have been careful to not “wake up the beast”.England manager Thomas Tuchel faced criticism for his tactical decisions and substitutions in the second-half, particularly after England took a 1-0 lead, but maintained he had "no regrets" about his approach. In fullJude Bellingham clarifies Lionel Messi confrontation in England’s World Cup semi-final loss to ArgentinaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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