March 8th 2024.
Real Madrid have taken an unconventional approach in their attempt to overturn Jude Bellingham's red card. The Englishman was sent off in a fiery match against Valencia, where he scored a late goal that was disallowed due to the final whistle being blown. The Spanish side has now appealed the ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the highest court in sports.
Madrid's players were outraged by the red card and surrounded the referee in protest. Bellingham's ban was upheld by the Spanish Football Federation, who cited his attitude towards the officials as the reason for the punishment. But Real Madrid is not giving up and has taken their case to CAS, where serious issues in sports are normally handled. However, it is unlikely that a ruling will be made in time to affect Bellingham's suspension, which is set to end in March.
The young midfielder has expressed his disappointment in the ban, stating that he did not say anything offensive or different from what his teammates said. He feels that he is being made an example of because he is new to the team. Bellingham also addressed the recent investigation by the RFEF regarding an alleged slur towards Manchester United's Mason Greenwood, which was eventually dismissed.
Despite Madrid's efforts, Bellingham will still miss the next two matches. This news comes amidst other trending stories, including Thierry Henry's reveal of the reason why Real Madrid sold Raphael Varane to Manchester United, and Barcelona's interest in Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. The Spanish FA has also made a decision regarding Bellingham's alleged slur towards Greenwood, and Barcelona has made an approach to sign a "low-cost" player from Manchester United.
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