Bellingham slams referee in unseen footage after World Cup loss

Fresh camera footage reveals Jude Bellingham's furious confrontation with the referee after England's semi-final defeat.

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What happened. Jude Bellingham confronted referee Ismail Elfath after England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, calling decisions 'shocking'. He later slapped Argentina's Valentin Barco on the back of the head.

• Bellingham scored seven goals for England at the tournament.
• Argentina committed 15 fouls in the match.
• Romero goaded Bellingham before the slap.

“Some shocking ones there, but all the best.”

— Jude Bellingham

Argentina lost the final 1-0 to Spain; Bellingham's actions may face FIFA review.

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