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Jude Bellingham Slaps Argentina's Valentin Barco After World Cup Semi-Final Loss
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
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After England's 2-1 loss to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Jude Bellingham was filmed slapping Argentina's Valentin Barco during a post-match confrontation, drawing criticism for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- 01England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final after leading early.
- 02Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina's Valentin Barco after the final whistle in a heated exchange.
- 03The match was aggressive and emotionally charged, with multiple on-field confrontations.
- 04Bellingham's conduct sparked online backlash calling for greater sportsmanship.
- 05Critics emphasized the need to handle defeat maturely despite the pain of elimination.
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