The Disciplinary Committee Will Not Investigate Bellingham’s Insult to the Referee; Catalan Media Mocks: Unprecedented

According to Spain’s “Sport” newspaper, in a recent match between Real Madrid and Espanyol, English player Bellingham created a controversial scene. During the game, he received a yellow card for protesting a referee’s decision, and his words, captured by cameras, became a hot topic of discussion online. According to reports, Bellingham seemingly said to the referee, “You are just shit.”

This video quickly spread across the internet, with many fans believing that Bellingham’s remarks were a direct insult to the referee Munilla Montero. Given this situation, it was generally speculated that this Real Madrid star might face corresponding disciplinary action. However, the latest news indicates that the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) will not take any action against Bellingham.

According to reports, the Technical Committee of Referees only accepts appeals for improper remarks made by players through the media, whether they occur at the stadium or elsewhere. However, for incidents that happen during the game, unless the referee personally hears the remarks, such events are typically not held accountable.

Notably, in similar cases, such as the incident last season involving Greenwood and Bellingham, Getafe accused Bellingham of using seriously inappropriate language against Greenwood, but this accusation was ultimately unfounded. Additionally, there is precedent showing that Saul of Sevilla received a two-match suspension for telling the referee, “You are terrible,” but at that time, Saul had already been sent off with a red card, whereas Bellingham was not expelled from the match.

This incident has once again sparked discussions about the standards of refereeing and the conduct of players in football matches. The “Sport” newspaper has even labeled Bellingham’s insults towards the referee without facing punishment as “unprecedented.”