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Watch Jude Bellingham swear at critics on live TV after Champions League final

02 June 2024 , 10:36
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JUDE BELLINGHAM swore during his post-Champions League final interview live on TV.

The Real Madrid star's dream became a reality as goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior sunk Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley.

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Jude Bellingham swore on live TVCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazo
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Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher pocked fun at himCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazo
Bellingham won the Champions League against his former club Dortmund
Bellingham won the Champions League against his former club DortmundCredit: Rex

Bellingham, 20, struggled to impact the game in attacking areas until late in the match when he got the assist for Los Blancos' second goal after seeing a shot fantastically blocked by Nico Schlotterbeck.

But as Dortmund piled on the pressure for large periods, his excellent defensive work did not go unnoticed by pundits.

Thierry Henry praised his effort off the ball as Bellingham was quizzed by the CBS Sports team.

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The 2009 Champions League winner with Barcelona said fans might not notice the defensive side of his game.

But Bellingham was not interested in what his critics thought, brutally hitting back as he said: "No, I couldn't give a s***, really."

The midfielder held up his hand and immediately apologised.

But the banter-filled CBS Sports pundits seized an opportunity.

There was audible gasps from Henry and Micah Richards before the ex-Manchester City star said while pointing at his watch: "Wow. It's still early in America."

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Jamie Carragher chimed in as he laughed: "He sounds like he would be perfect for this show. He will get in more trouble than me."

Peter Schmeichel then joked: "No, Jamie, don't worry. Nobody is going to get in more trouble than you."

Bellingham eventually continued his answer, saying: "I don't really care what people say, to be honest.

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"I do the work that I do and if people understand it like yourself then great but if not, so what.

"I think modern football is about adjusting to the roles that you get given, I think it's not enough anymore to be a player that only plays in one position.

"I think in the City game [quarter-final] I was more or less playing as a false nine, I had to hold up the ball, it was horrible and I hated it.

"But you have to do it because the coach asks and it helps the team.

"In the end, if you get to enjoy nights like this then I'll play whatever position I have to."

In his interview with TNT Sports, Bellingham wiped away tears as he thanked his family for their support.

He said: "This is the best night of my life. I can’t have dreamed of much more this season. I’m so grateful.

"My team-mates, the staff, my family. The team behind the team like the physios. It’s a massive group effort. I just can’t believe it.

“I always dreamed of playing in these games. You go through life and there are so many people who say you can’t do things.

“It gets hard at times but nights like tonight make you realise it was worth it and all those kinds of things.

"I was alright until I saw my mum and dad's face.

Bellingham looked up to his family in the stands as he was overcome with emotion
Bellingham looked up to his family in the stands as he was overcome with emotionCredit: TNT Sports

"The amount of nights where they can be at home by seven o'clock and they're doing trips at 11 and 12 at night to take me to football.

"And my little brother there who I'm trying to be a role model for, yeah, I can't put into words, it's the best night of my life."

It was, of course, a special night for his mum Denise, dad Mark and younger brother Jobe too.

The trio joined Jude on the pitch for the post-match celebrations with his mum briefly wearing his winners medal around her neck.

Bellingham also made a bonus dream come true for his mum as he turned photographer and took a snap of her with Jose Mourinho.

The legendary boss was a pundit for TNT Sports last night, with the Bellingham admitting his mum has "fancied Mourinho for years".

Bellingham was the cameraman as his mum Denise posed with the Special One
Bellingham was the cameraman as his mum Denise posed with the Special OneCredit: TNT SPORTS
His parents and brother celebrated with him on the pitch
His parents and brother celebrated with him on the pitchCredit: AFP

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