Bellingham Should Know That Cussing Can Be Misunderstood – Karren Brady

Ex-Real Madrid managing director, Karren Brady has come out to weigh in on Jude Bellingham’s red card debate. She recently had her say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

According to her, fierce criticism of referees is practically a national habit in stadiums or at the TV, and while Bellingham insisted that he cussed at himself and not the referee, he must understand that such words can easily be misunderstood on the pitch.

Brady added that football is an emotional sport and the action never stops on and off the field.

Her words, “Fierce criticism of referees is practically a national habit, either in stadiums or at the TV. And why not? If we wish to send hot air at such targets and without much chance of reprisal, well, good luck to us.

Did Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham stray too far when he muttered ‘f*** off’ or ‘f*** you’ in the direction of referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero?

The hugely talented 21-year-old says it was directed at himself. The ref said it was aimed at him and he had the red card! Bellingham is no innocent Brummie abroad. He has been sent off as a Real player once before and should know that while ‘f*** off’ is often aimed at someone’s own failings, it can easily be misunderstood. There is a much bigger aspect to this. On-field reaction to rulings might be generally overlooked. In the real world, not so much. No one expects going to a match to be like attending church, but some of the bile delivered at refs and players is gruesome.

Football is emotional and action never stops: No wonder, then, that VAR can be so controversial.

But one sport had an appeal of its own — tennis with John McEnroe v Umpire. He pleaded ‘you cannot be serious’. Perfect. It is what Bellingham could say and then get on with the game.”

WOW.

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