What happened. Jude Bellingham took a dig at Cristian Romero during their exchange in the Madrid derby, bringing up Lionel Messi in an 11-word insult.

The jibe came during a heated exchange in the Madrid derby.
Bellingham referenced Lionel Messi while aiming the insult at Romero.
The story follows a 2026 World Cup row involving the pair.

The flashpoint adds another layer to the Bellingham-Romero rivalry after their 2026 World Cup row.

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J. Bellingham

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