A recent report indicates that Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham may encounter a significant suspension if found guilty of allegedly using a derogatory term towards Mason Greenwood.
Following Real’s 2-0 victory over Getafe earlier this month, Getafe filed a complaint with La Liga, alleging an incident between the two players during the game.
Per league procedures, La Liga included Getafe’s complaint in its weekly report to the RFEF (Spanish FA), highlighting incidents requiring further investigation.
The report from La Liga, cited by ESPN, mentioned: “Following the match, social media posts emerged alleging an incident where visiting player Jude Bellingham allegedly insulted local player Mason Greenwood in English. Several media outlets have reported on the incident, as indicated in the attached report.”
Although footage of the alleged incident circulated on social media during and after the match, there was no accompanying audio. The RFEF has purportedly assigned a judge to probe the complaint, with a decision anticipated within two weeks.
If the judge deems it a ‘serious’ offense, Bellingham could face a four-game suspension. However, for a ‘grave’ verbal offense, the penalty could escalate to a significant 10-game ban.
If such a sanction is imposed before Real’s upcoming fixture, Bellingham could be sidelined until May, missing crucial matches including the El Clasico against Barcelona on April 21.
Nonetheless, Real’s participation in the Champions League might prompt fixture rearrangements, potentially impacting Bellingham’s availability.
Neither Bellingham, Greenwood, nor their respective clubs have released a public statement regarding the incident.
