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‘Awful challenge’ emerges in feisty England v Argentina World Cup semi-final: ‘Where is VAR now?’
There was no love lost between England and Argentina in their FIFA World Cup semi-final, with off-the-ball incidents and brutal challenges from the opening whistle in Atlanta on Thursday (AEST).
The referee had his hands full as neither England nor Argentina took a backward step in pursuit of a place in the final against Spain on July 20 (AEST).
There was a contentious moment inside the first three minutes after Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez went through the back of England star Elliot Anderson.
Fernandez appeared to strike Anderson in the back of the head as England players – led by Jude Bellingham – reacted angrily to the challenge.
England star slaps opponent as coach slammed for epic meltdown
England star Jude Bellingham lost his cool in an epic post-match meltdown that saw him slap an Argentinian rookie, whilst manager Thomas Tuchel is copping it from all angles.
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England star Jude Bellingham could find himself in hot water after being caught slapping the head of Argentinian player Valentin Barco in the immediate aftermath of the Three Lions’ World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.
Seething after England collapsed to lose 2-1, Bellingham lost his cool when unused substitute Barco joined Argentina’s celebrations, slapping the 21-year-old across the back of the head.
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Watch Jude Bellingham slap Argentina player in the head after blowing World Cup semifinal
England's emotions were at a new low following their heart-wrenching 2-1 World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina, but emotions appear to have gotten the best of Jude Bellingham.
While Argentina celebrated on the pitch near the Real Madrid star, who was standing still and pensively looking onwards in an effort to come to terms with what had just happened during the match, Bellingham was caught walking up to a young Argentinian player and hitting him on the back of the head.
At the current time, it is unclear whether or not 21-year-old Valentin Barco said anything to Bellingham that provoked a reaction.
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