Bellingham was dispatched in the 39th minute of El Sadar, while Madrid led 1-0. Referee José Luis Munuuera Montero noted in his report that the midfielder insulted him, allegedly “F-you.” Madrid and Madrid and Bellingham Bellingham competed for this version of the activity, thinking that the video showed him saying, “I’m talking to you” and then seemed to say, “fk off.”
After the game, Bellingham expressed frustration and said, “It’s obvious [the referee] I made a mistake, and there was poor communication. I remember this incident very much, but I have watched the videos as well. The video is [referee’s] Report…hopefully the video will be reviewed. ”
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti defended Bellingham, suggesting the referee misunderstood him. “I think [the referee] Don’t know much about English. [Bellingham] Say: “f-k off, ‘not’fk k you’. [The referee] Made a mistake…I don’t think it’s offensive. Bellingham did nothing to be sent away today. ”
The federal government also confirmed that it is reviewing media reports, which suggests a company associated with Munuera Montero has business relationships with multiple football agencies and clubs. The referee denied any misconduct.
