Jude Bellingham 'could be BANNED from England's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland' after his X-rated gesture during win over Slovakia
Jude Bellingham made an X-rated gesture while celebrating against Slovakia The England star said it was an 'inside joke' but UEFA could opt to suspend him LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! EUROS DAILY: England don't look like a team... they've got away with one againÂ
Jude Bellingham's 'inside joke' could result in him missing England's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.
The Real Madrid star was England's saviour in the round of 16 as he scored a spectacular equaliser in the 95th minute against Slovakia.
England went on to beat Slovakia 2-1 after extra time thanks to a headed winner by captain Harry Kane.
But Bellingham landed himself in hot water after performing an X-rated gesture, seemingly aimed at one of the benches, while celebrating his special goal.
The 21-year-old was seen moving his right hand from his face towards his groin, before thrusting it back and forth while staring towards the sidelines.
![Jude Bellingham (right) could be in trouble following a gesture he made on Sunday evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/01/09/86761437-0-Jude_Bellingham_right_could_be_in_trouble_following_a_gesture_he-m-23_1719823667318.jpg)
Jude Bellingham (right) could be in trouble following a gesture he made on Sunday evening
![The gesture was made shortly after Bellingham had scored a stunning goal against Slovakia](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/01/09/86778027-0-image-a-24_1719823677416.jpg)
The gesture was made shortly after Bellingham had scored a stunning goal against Slovakia
💥 Jude Bellingham’ın attığı golden sonra Slovakya kulübesine yaptığı hareket! pic.twitter.com/PQyk1P3rSp
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This was perceived by many to be an offensive gesture aimed at the Slovakian bench.
However, Bellingham later explained via social media that it was: 'An inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game.'
He added: 'Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight.'
Despite Bellingham's explanation, Portuguese newspaper A Bola has reported that UEFA may consider the act worthy of a one-match ban.
Such a punishment would be a big blow to Gareth Southgate and his England side, who have only scored four goals in four games at this summer's Euros - with Bellingham netting two of those.
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![England star Bellingham was presented with a Player of the Match award in Gelsenkirchen](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/01/09/86778023-0-image-a-25_1719823707494.jpg)
England star Bellingham was presented with a Player of the Match award in Gelsenkirchen
![But Bellingham could potentially miss England's next match if UEFA decides to ban him](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/01/09/86778055-0-image-a-26_1719823754648.jpg)
But Bellingham could potentially miss England's next match if UEFA decides to ban him
![Gareth Southgate will be desperately hoping to have Bellingham available against Switzerland](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/01/09/86778079-0-image-a-27_1719823807241.jpg)
Gareth Southgate will be desperately hoping to have Bellingham available against Switzerland
With or without Bellingham, England will start Saturday's quarter-final against Switzerland as favourites, at least among the bookmakers.
However, the Three Lions will likely need to produce their best performance of the tournament so far to overcome an impressive outfit that knocked out Italy in the round of 16.