Tag

Jude Bellingham

All articles tagged with #jude bellingham

Modric Calls 7-0 England Defeat 'Catastrophic' as Croatia Struggles in Nations League
sports6 days ago

Modric Calls 7-0 England Defeat 'Catastrophic' as Croatia Struggles in Nations League

Croatia captain Luka Modric described his side's 7-0 home defeat to England in the UEFA Nations League as a 'catastrophic night,' stating he felt 'ashamed' for the first time in his 20-year international career. The 41-year-old AC Milan midfielder, making his 205th appearance, criticized the lack of aggression and togetherness in the performance. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, secured a dominant victory with goals from Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Morgan Rogers. The result leaves Croatia third in Group A3, behind England and Spain, with a crucial match against Spain scheduled for Tuesday.

England slip to 2-3 defeat by Spain as Kane misses penalty and defensive errors mount
sports14 days ago

England slip to 2-3 defeat by Spain as Kane misses penalty and defensive errors mount

England lost 3-2 to world champions Spain in a high-intensity Nations League match at Wembley. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring early after a defensive error, but Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane put England ahead before halftime. Spain equalized through Alex Baena after Kane missed a penalty, and Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winner. Manager Thomas Tuchel praised the team's effort but acknowledged costly mistakes, while players noted that England played at a high level but failed to convert key opportunities.

Madrid's bench depth shines as Mourinho hails squad quality after 4-1 win
sports27 days ago

Madrid's bench depth shines as Mourinho hails squad quality after 4-1 win

Mourinho praised Real Madrid's bench depth after a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, highlighting Arda Güler's impact as a substitute and stressing that lineup changes will be tailored to each match. He described the game as a 45-minute affair, noted Vinícius Júnior's continued improvement, and explained that late substitutions were used to seal the result.

Kane Tops 2026 Ballon d'Or Shortlist as Bellingham and Rice Earn Nominations
sports1 month ago

Kane Tops 2026 Ballon d'Or Shortlist as Bellingham and Rice Earn Nominations

The 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist features 30 players with England’s Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Declan Rice (Arsenal) leading the charge among nominees. Lionel Messi is also on the list for a ninth Ballon d'Or, alongside other stars like Mbappé, Vinícius Jr, Dembele and Lamine Yamal. The prize, marking the 70th anniversary of France Football’s award, will be presented at a London ceremony on 26 October. The list highlights a wide mix of players across clubs and nations as the race heats up.

Mbappé treble fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu
sports1 month ago

Mbappé treble fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu

Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in the Bernabéu season opener, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a hat-trick. Jude Bellingham added two assists, feeding Mbappé and Vinícius Jr., as Madrid go top of La Liga after two games. The hosts had a 51-49 possession edge and 20 shots to Sociedad's 10. Mourinho returned to the Bernabéu for the first time since 2013, while Mbappé’s treble takes him to 89 Madrid goals and 9 against Sociedad, cementing his place among the club’s top scorers.

Five Takeaways From Real Madrid's Schalke Preseason Win
real-madrid-cf-friendlies1 month ago

Five Takeaways From Real Madrid's Schalke Preseason Win

Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 win over Schalke in a preseason friendly. Mbappé opened with a sharp early goal and looked lively, Vinícius Júnior appeared off pace in the early fixtures, Fede Valverde showed better balance alongside Bernardo Silva, Mourinho faces a tactical puzzle to fit Arda Güler and Jude Bellingham together, and Carlos Espi stood out with strong pressing and hold‑up play.

England chase final piece as Kane urges unity after World Cup exit
sports2 months ago

England chase final piece as Kane urges unity after World Cup exit

England’s World Cup campaign ended with a knockout exit that has reignited debate over their defensive approach in big games; Kane urged belief and resilience, insisting you must fight to glory. The run featured dramatic comebacks, strong group results and six goals from Bellingham, but England were knocked out by Argentina and will play a third‑place playoff against France, with teammates like Morgan Rogers and Gordon stressing heartbreak but vowing to return stronger and keep the country united.

England's World Cup Dream Frays as Tuchel's Bold Plan Meets a Frustrating End
sports2 months ago

England's World Cup Dream Frays as Tuchel's Bold Plan Meets a Frustrating End

England’s 2026 World Cup under Thomas Tuchel combined a unity-driven squad with high ambitions, highlighted by Kane and Bellingham, and a base in Kansas City. Yet despite early wins and moments of brilliance, the team never fully clicked offensively, and a second-half collapse in the Argentina semi-final left Tuchel facing criticism for his substitutions and tactics. No exit clauses were activated, Tuchel remains in place through Euro 2028, and an FA review looms as the campaign shifts from optimism to frustration as England prepare for a third-place play-off.

Tuchel-Bellingham Rift at World Cup May Be Overstated
sports2 months ago

Tuchel-Bellingham Rift at World Cup May Be Overstated

Thomas Tuchel defended his postmatch critique of England’s World Cup performance, insisting there’s no personal rift with Jude Bellingham, while Bellingham publicly praised the squad and emphasized staying positive as England heads toward the semifinals; Tuchel also acknowledged the need for faster, more clinical play and fewer errors to improve as they push for a deep run in the tournament.