English Star Jude Bellingham's Instagram Message Rejected by French Influencer Who Now Regrets It

Jude Bellingham, the English football star and Real Madrid midfielder, has recently been in the spotlight not only for his on-field performances but also due to a viral social media story. French influencer and TV personality Poleska Soukali revealed that Bellingham had sent her a private message on Instagram several years ago, which she chose to ignore. Soukali, 26, shared a Snapchat photo of Bellingham alongside a humorous caption calling her rejection "the least profitable decision of my life." She expressed regret after witnessing Bellingham's rapid career rise and his impressive display at the 2026 World Cup.

This story is not entirely new; in December 2022, before the World Cup quarterfinal between England and France, Soukali posted a screenshot of a message allegedly from Bellingham and asked her followers whether she should respond in support of France. The post quickly went viral, sparking widespread reactions among football fans. Born in Poland and raised in France from age five, Soukali has amassed over 400,000 Instagram followers and joined Cyril Hanouna's daily TV show. She has previously disclosed earning around 20,000 euros monthly from social media activities.

Soukali's recent post reignited interest in the story, highlighting her regret over not responding to Bellingham's initial outreach. While French media described her decision as a "big mistake," this remains her personal perspective. The interaction underscores the intersection of sports stardom and social media influence in contemporary celebrity culture.