What caused Jude Bellinghams confrontation with Lionel Messi

The reason for the Jude Bellingham-Lionel Messi confrontation has been revealed.At least, according to the English star’s side of it.In the first half of Argentina’s World Cup semifinal win over England, cameras caught the two stars who don No.10 throwing their arms up at each other and seemingly exchanging unfriendly words.After Argentina shattered England’s title dreams Wednesday, Bellingham reporters about what the interaction was really about.“We were discussing a foul, actually,” Bellingham said.

“It was nothing bad.I’m sure everyone will do their thing and make it a big deal [out of it].

But it was nothing big, really.“I thought there was a foul earlier and he said: ‘What about the one on me?’ I said: ‘You’re strong enough to take it.’ You know what I mean?”Bellingham continued by saying, “It was a privilege to play against [Messi]” and that the Argentine all-world player is “one of the best.”The confrontation came a few months after Brazilian star Casemiro discussed playing against Messi in La Liga and how he purposely would be nice to the Argentine for a specific reason.Built for match days and everyday wear, this officially licensed USMNT tee brings classic national pride wherever you go.

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