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Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid injures his shoulder during the La Liga 2024/25 match between Real Madrid and Las Palmas at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on January 19. (Photo by Guillermo Martinez)

Real Madrid's Bellingham undergoes shoulder surgery

Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham has undergone shoulder surgery.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 22: Jude Bellingham #5 of Real Madrid C. F. celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Real Madrid CF and CF Pachuca at Bank of America Stadium on June 22, 2025 in Ch

Madrid move closer to CWC knockouts beating Pachuca

Real Madrid shrugged off an early red card for Raul Asencio to move closer to the knockout stages of the Club World Cup after a 3-1 win over Mexican side Pachuca in Charlotte.

Soccer • 22 Jun

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: Jude Bellingham of England during the international friendly match between England and Senegal at the City Ground on June 10, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) ***Local Caption*** Jude Bellingha

Tuchel: Mother finds some Bellingham antics 'repulsive'

Thomas Tuchel loves Jude Bellingham's "fire" but England's candid head coach revealed his mother finds some of the midfielder's on-field antics "repulsive".

Soccer • 11 Jun

Jude Bellingham (L) was aghast after being sent off by referee Munuera Montero

Ancelotti defends Bellingham but Flick unimpressed

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has accused Jude Bellingham of being "disrespectful" after the England midfielder was sent off for Real Madrid on Saturday night.

Soccer • 16 Feb

Reports in Spain suggest Jude Bellingham will miss England's Nations League opener in Dublin

Bellingham looks set to miss Ireland-England clash

Jude Bellingham faces a spell on the sidelines through injury and could miss the start of England's Nations League campaign.

Soccer • 23 Aug 24

Jude Bellingham (L) and Marco Reus (R) talk to referee Felix Zwayer during the Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich game in 2021

Bellingham to be reacquainted with German ref Zwayer

A German referee who was banned over his part in a match-fixing scandal and who has a history with Jude Bellingham will take charge of England's Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday.

Euro 2024 • 08 Jul 24

Jude Bellingham equalised for England in the game with Slovakia

Bellingham could face ban over gesture

England midfielder Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA over a gesture he made after scoring a late equaliser against Slovakia.

Soccer • 01 Jul 24

Serbia's manager and captain have been impressed by Jude Bellingham

Serbia wary of Bellingham threat ahead of Euros opener

Serbia boss Dragan Stojkovic has tipped Jude Bellingham to one day win the Ballon d'Or and joked he hopes the England star does not play in Sunday's Euro 2024 opener.

Soccer • 15 Jun 24

Jude Bellingham wants more action on racism in Spain

Bellingham calls for La Liga to tackle racism

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham says football authorities "need to do more" to tackle racism in the sport in Spain.

Soccer • 17 Apr 24

Jude Bellingham (R) and Real Madrid take on Manchester City on Wednesday night

Bellingham doubts appetite in Spain to tackle racism

Jude Bellingham has demanded football's authorities – particularly in Spain – do more to combat racism but admitted: "I doubt that will happen."

Soccer • 16 Apr 24

Goals galore as Madrid and Man City play out a classic

Manchester City face a battle to retain their Champions League crown after being held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Real Madrid in the Spanish capital.

Soccer • 09 Apr 24

'The solution isn't spending a lot of money on a couple of great players' said the Ineos chair

Ratcliffe: United not looking to land marquee names

Jim Ratcliffe has warned against the prospect of Manchester United trying to land superstar signings like Jude Bellingham or Kylian Mbappe.

Soccer • 19 Mar 24

Jude Bellingham has made a sensational start to his Real career, scoring 20 goals already this season

Bellingham bemused by 'ridiculous' two-match ban

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham had called his two-match ban for dissent "ridiculous" and says that he is being made an example of as a newer player in LaLiga.

Soccer • 07 Mar 24

Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano is surrounded by Real Madrid players

Bellingham suspended for two games after referee rant

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been suspended for two games by La Liga for showing contempt towards the referee having received a red card after the final whistle in their 2-2 draw with Valencia on Saturday.

Soccer • 07 Mar 24

Jude Bellingham helped to haul his team back into the game

Euro round-up: Bellingham inspires Real fightback

Jude Bellingham inspired Real Madrid with a goal and an assist as they came from two goals down to earn a last-gasp 3-2 win over rock-bottom Almeria in La Liga.

Soccer • 21 Jan 24

Jude Bellingham is already onto double figures for goals for the season

European wrap: Bellingham continues Real goal streak

Jude Bellingham's goalscoring hot streak continued with a brace as LaLiga leaders Real Madrid thrashed Osasuna 4-0 at the Bernabeu.

Soccer • 07 Oct 23

Jude Bellingham continued his outstanding campaign in Naples

Champions League wrap: Bayern rally, Bellingham shines

Bayern Munich came from behind to win 2-1 at Copenhagen in Manchester United's Champions League group, while Jude Bellingham shone for Real Madrid in a 3-2 win at Napoli.

Soccer • 03 Oct 23

Jude Bellingham scored Real Madrid's third goal

Euro wrap: Bellingham's dream Madrid start continues

Jude Bellingham continued his fairytale start to life at Real Madrid with another starring role in a 3-0 victory at La Liga surprise packages Girona.

Soccer • 01 Oct 23

Jude Bellingham the Real match-winner for the second successive weekend

European wrap: Bellingham bags Real Madrid winner

England international Jude Bellingham came to Real Madrid's rescue once again with a last-gasp winner against Getafe to maintain their perfect start to the LaLiga campaign after a 2-1 victory.

Soccer • 02 Sep 23

Jude Bellingham bagged a brace at Almeria

Bellingham double maintains Real's winning LaLiga start

Jude Bellingham was on target twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Almeria 3-1 and maintain their winning start to the new season of LaLiga.

Soccer • 19 Aug 23

Harry Kane made his first appearance for Bayern Munich

Euro round-up: Kane makes Bayern bow, Bellingham scores

Harry Kane made his debut for Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup, but missed out on his first trophy as Leipzig won 3-0 at the Allianz Arena.

Soccer • 12 Aug 23

Bellingham hails 'proudest day' after joining Madrid

Jude Bellingham hailed the "proudest day" of his life as he spoke for the first time as a Real Madrid player.

Soccer • 15 Jun 23

Jude Bellingham was named the Bundesliga's player of the season in his final campaign with Borussia Dortmund

Bellingham joins Real Madrid on six-year deal

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Jude Bellingham on a six-year deal from Borussia Dortmund, both clubs have announced.

Soccer • 14 Jun 23

Jude Bellingham waves to the fans after Dortmund saw their title hopes slip away on the final day

Bellingham consolation in winning player of the season

Borrusia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham has been named the Bundesliga's player of the season.

Soccer • 29 May 23

Jude Bellingham (L) set up a goal for Jordan Henderson in England's World Cup win over Senegal last year

Bellingham's potential is through the roof - Henderson

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson believes he has never seen a young player with the same mentality as Jude Bellingham and said playing alongside his England team-mate at Anfield next season would be "amazing".

Soccer • 28 Mar 23