Bellingham Suspended; RFEF Rejects Appeal

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been handed a two-match suspension for allegedly using abusive language towards referee Jose Munuera Montero during a LaLiga match against Osasuna. Bellingham was sent off for reportedly saying 'f*** you', although both he and manager Carlo Ancelotti claimed it was a misunderstanding, asserting he said 'f*** off' as an expression of frustration, which sparked a debate over the nuances of English profanity. Despite Real Madrid's plans to appeal, the Spanish FA (RFEF) upheld the ban, citing insufficient evidence to counter the referee's report. The incident is part of broader tensions between Real Madrid and Spanish refereeing bodies, with the club expressing dissatisfaction over recent officiating decisions. Additionally, referee Munuera is under investigation for potential conflicts of interest related to his business activities, adding to the controversy surrounding this incident.