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JUDE BELLINGHAM’s girlfriend seemed unimpressed by her man’s team as she watched from the stands in the Santiago Bernabeu.Ashlyn Castro has been seen on a string of dates with the England star.Ashlyn Castro seemed unimpressed by Real Madrid as she watched them in the standsCredit: La LigaStunning Ashlyn is the new girlfriend of England star Jude BellinghamCredit: InstagramInstagram model Ashlyn boasts over 250,000 followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramAs the game unfolded, Ashlyn did crack a smileNow, he’s taken her to watch Real Madrid in action.The stunning model sat with the midfielder and his family in the stands for the game against Girona.Bellingham, himself, was sitting the match out as he serves a two-game suspension for an x-rated rant at a referee during a game. But, she didn’t seem to enthralled at the action – throwing a cursory glance to the sky as he watched all the action.Read more football newsHowever, she must have been impressed by Luka Modric’s screamer just before half-time to put La Liga giants 1-0 up.Later on she was seen all smiles as the game unfolded.Bellingham’s mum Denise could be seen in the snap noticing Ashlyn’s disinterest in the match.The pair started dating after they began liking each other’s social media posts.Most read in FootballJude was said to have been particularly drawn to one in November featuring pictures of Ashlyn in a low-cut dress laying on a bed.She is from Los Angeles where Jude and Three Lions team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold went on holiday after the Euros in July.Ashlyn, who has 252,000 Instagram followers, was rumoured to have previously dated Creed actor Michael B Jordan and was linked with basketball player LaMelo Ball, 23.Jude Bellingham says ‘The Referee Made a Mistake’ giving red card She suffered heartbreak in July 2021 when her dad died from Covid, aged 59. In a touching ­tribute, she described him as “superman to me”.Ashlyn previously met Bellingham’s mum Denise and dad Mark in the Spanish capital last month.She also joined them in Real Madrid’s Wags and family box for a Champions League match against RB Salzburg, which the home team won 5-1.The American beauty even had time to embrace Denise with a hug.See more glam photos of Ashlyn belowAmerican beauty Ashlyn shares her glam life on InstagramCredit: InstagramAshlyn shows off the curves that attracted BellinghamCredit: InstagramAshlyn is from Los Angeles originallyCredit: InstagramAlready, Ashlyn has been introduced to Bellingham’s parentsCredit: InstagramBellingham and Ashlyn began dating after liking each other’s social media postsCredit: InstagramIn 2021, Ashlyn suffered heartbreak when her dad died of CovidCredit: InstagramAshlyn has been linked with other celebrities in the pastCredit: InstagramIt was rumoured that Ashlyn hooked up with actor Michael B. JordanCredit: Instagram More

EX-PREMIER LEAGUE star Moise Kean was rushed to hospital after collapsing on the pitch in distressing scenes.The incident occurred during Fiorentina’s Serie A clash with Verona today.Moise Kean was stretchered off the pitch during Fiorentina’s Serie A clash with VeronaCredit: APKean was struck in the face by the knee of a rival player moments before he collapsed on the pitchCredit: X / ocwsportPlayers from both sides gestured for medical staff to come over as he collapsedCredit: X / Thermanmerman92He was treated on the pitch by medics a second timeCredit: GettyKean was then placed in a neck brace and stretchered into an ambulance before being taken to hospitalCredit: GettyMidway through the second half Kean fell to the ground moments after he was involved in a three-way collision with Verona duo Pawel Dawidowicz and Diego Coppola.Kean had been grappling to take possession of the ball in front of Coppola before being pushed towards the ground.Dawidowicz was running back to try and win the ball himself but was unable to stop his momentum, resulting in his knee clashing into Kean’s head. The 24-year-old was left with a big gash above his left eye.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPlay was stopped as he received treatment from Fiorentina medical staff, who patched him up with a black bandage wrapped around his head as he returned to the pitch.However, moments after returning he fell to the floor again.There were worrying moments when he was immobile on the pitch as players from both teams signalled for a stretcher or ambulance to come on to the pitch.The former Everton star was placed in a neck brace before being lifted into an ambulance inside the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi.Most read in FootballA club statement from Fiorentina confirmed Kean had been taken to hospital.It said: “ACF Fiorentina announces that the footballer Moise Kean, during the match against Verona, suffered a head trauma.Kind-hearted Moise Kean’s touching gesture for young fans backfires as supporters troll him after cruel video edit”The footballer is in hospital for tests.”Reports in Italy said Kean was conscious during his trip to hospital.He was replaced on the pitch by Nicolo Fagioli in the 67th minute.The match ended 1-0 to Verona after an injury time winner from Antoine Bernede.Kean has played for Fiorentina since last summer after completing a transfer from Juventus, scoring 19 goals in 30 games in all competitions.In 2019, the then Juventus star had joined Everton from Juventus before he was sent on loan to Paris Saint-Germain in 2020 and then back to Juventus on loan in 2021.Juventus then resigned the Italian striker in 2023 after he had scored just four goals in 39 games for the Toffees.He has proven to be a far more potent attacking force in Italy scoring 37 Serie A goals in 138 appearances. Fiorentina team-mate Edoardo Bove was in the stands watching the game as the incident happened.Bove, 22, was rushed to hospital in December after suffering a cardiac arrest in a match against Inter Milan.He was nursed back to health by doctors and nurses and thanked them in a social media statement following his release.The midfielder’s statement had read: “It’s in moments like these that I understand how genuine this sport truly is and how, beyond the results, competition and rivalries, we are all connected.”Connected by a bond that, once created, grows stronger during challenging times becoming almost unbreakable.”I have experienced it firsthand in these last few days: the affection I’ve received, the warmth of the fans, the support from team-mates and opponents and the closeness of the ENTIRE football world gave me incredible strength and courage.”I felt surrounded by positive energy, which helped me stay calm and not feel the loneliness that often comes with situations like this.”That game on December 1 was suspended before it was resumed from the 17th minute earlier this month.Rarely-seen rules were enforced for the clash which left Fiorentina with only 14 senior players available for selection with six winter transfer signings ineligible to play.On the flip side, stars from both sides who were supposed to be suspended were able to play due to them not being suspended at the time of the original fixture.Fiorentina won the game 3-0 thanks to a second-half brace from Kean.READ MORE SUN STORIESBove was also in attendance at that game as he continues his recovery.He is not allowed to play in Italian football after having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) fitted.Kean has scored 19 goals for Fiorentina this seasonCredit: Getty More