JUDE BELLINGHAM risked a red card under a controversial new rule at the World Cup.
The England star man was frustrated by Ghana in the Three Lions’ second group game.
Jude Bellingham seemingly covered his mouth while he spoke to Jordan Ayew Credit: Getty
It’s unclear what the nature of the conversation between the pair was Credit: AFP
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron was sent off for covering his mouth while talking in the game against Turkey Credit: Getty
Pictures from agencies during the clash in Boston showed Bellingham talking to Ghana’s Jordan Ayew.
And the Real Madrid attacking midfielder seemingly had his hand over his mouth while talking.
A new law passed by the International Football Association Board says that “any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a red card.”
Earlier in the tournament, former Newcastle player Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off under the rule.
Almiron was playing for Paraguay against Türkiye when the incident happened.
Bellingham was replaced by Morgan Rogers in the 73rd minute of the Group L clash.
Just before half-time, he was involved in an confrontation with the Ghana bench.
Bellingham was chased off the field by Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz in Boston.
Bellingham committed a cynical late foul just before the half-time whistle.
He escaped a yellow card for the barge on Jerome Opoku in front of the dugouts.
A frustrated Jude Bellingham was taken off in the 73rd minute by Thomas Tuchel Credit: PA
Jude Bellingham had an altercation with the Ghana bench just before half-time Credit: Getty
And as the players and coaches headed back towards the tunnel, the Real Madrid midfielder got into an explosive argument.
He was seen raging with Ghana coach John Paintsil.
Both men appeared to shout “f*** you” and “f*** off” at one another as tempers flared.
Ghana manager Quieroz also got involved with chirping comments and tried to get after Bellingham.
But he was held back by some of his own backroom staff.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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