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REAL MADRID star Jude Bellingham could be spared a hefty ban by mounting a defence used by Mason Greenwood last season.Bellingham, 21, was sent off during Los Blancos’ LaLiga clash with Osasuna on Saturday.Jude Bellingham was stunned to receive a red card on SaturdayCredit: AFPBellingham tried to argue his caseCredit: ReutersThe England star was adjudged to have said “f*** you” towards referee Jose Munuera.After the 1-1 draw Bellingham contested the decision, claiming that he actually said “f*** off”.Red cards for using “offensive terms or attitudes” towards match officials in LaLiga are punishable by bans of between four and 12 matches.Bellingham, however, will hope that his defence sees his red card rescinded.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLast season, during his loan spell at Getafe from Manchester United, Greenwood was sent off for allegedly saying “f*** you” to whistler Jorge Figueroa Vasquez.But it later emerged that the forward, now of Marseille, had actually sworn in frustration at how many times he had been fouled.Upon Greenwood’s ban being rescinded, a Spanish FA statement said: “The task of this disciplinary body is not to re-referee the matches, without determining, where appropriate, the existence of a manifest material error in the referee’s description of the action.”The repeated viewing of the images, in fact, has allowed this Committee to conclude, beyond any doubt, that the action that led to the expulsion did not occur as described by the referee and, ultimately, prove the material error manifest in the referee’s report.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMason Greenwood was sent off during a clash with Rayo Vallecano last seasonCredit: EPA”These images demonstrate that the player actually said ‘One, two, three, four, f***.”After Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Osasuna, Bellingham said: “It’s clear that it was a mistake and there is a miscommunication.Jude Bellingham caught ‘humbling’ LaLiga rival who threatened to knock Real Madrid team-mate out ‘in 10 seconds'”I remember the incident very well but I’ve also seen the video and the video doesn’t match the report.”I don’t want to go too much in detail about what was said but it’s like a expression like ‘jo***’. I hope that the footage review can show that is not the same as the report and going forward that the federation can keep it under consideration because it’s huge evidence.”Obviously, we can’t change the result but I think that going forward there will be a change.”There was no insult. You can see clearly in the video. I remember the incident very well. It was an expression to myself not directed towards the referee.’A MISUNDERSTANDING'”But obviously, there was a misunderstanding of what he believes I said to him. It wasn’t an insult at all.”Last week, TV mics picked up an X-rated Bellingham rant directed at a linesman during Real Madrid’s clash with Atletico.He shouted: “F*** you man! F*** off!”Even though he swore at an official, the midfielder escaped any punishment on that occasion.READ MORE SUN STORIESShould he receive a standard three-game ban, he would still miss LaLiga clashes with Girona, Betis, and Rayo Vallecano.Boss Carlo Ancelotti was upset with the officials, rather than his player, after Saturday’s incident, saying: “I’ve nothing to say to Jude. I should talk to the referee, not to Jude.”Carlo Ancelotti stood by Bellingham after his red cardCredit: Reuters More

JUDE BELLINGHAM could face 12 MATCHES on the sidelines following his red card for an X-rated rant towards the referee.Bellingham, 21, was sent off in the first half of Real Madrid’s 1-1 La Liga draw with Osasuna after what he claims was a “miscommunication” between him and referee Jose Munuera.Jude Bellingham was sent off for a rant toward the referee on SaturdayCredit: GettyBellingham claims the incident was a ‘miscommunication’Credit: ReutersThe referee’s report claimed that Bellingham told Munuera “f*** you”, resulting in his dismissal.However, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti claimed after the match that Bellingham had used the term “f*** off” instead, suggesting it is a phrase rather than a personal attack.He said: “I think the referee did not understand Jude Bellingham’s English. He said f*** off, not f*** you… that’s way different.”I won’t talk more about the referee as I want to be on the bench next week.”Bellingham could see himself banned for up to 12 GAMES for the sending off.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Spanish FA’s disciplinary Code says that any player guilty of “insulting, offending, or addressing the main referee, assistants, fourth official, directors, or sports authorities in offensive terms or attitudes” will be punished with a suspension of four to 12 matches.That astonishing ban means that, at the very least, Bellingham will miss Madrid’s La Liga bouts with Girona, Betis, and Rayo Vallecano, as well as the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Sociedad.Should the ban extend to the full 12 matches, Bellingham will then miss the majority of the remainder of the season.Carlo Ancelotti defended Bellingham after the matchCredit: AFPCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt’s yet to be confirmed how long Bellingham will be suspended.Most read in FootballBut the England superstar has already apologised to his team-mates for his red card, shutting down the talk about the misunderstanding at the same time.Jude Bellingham’s furious reaction to Valencia goalkeeper after Vinicius Jr sent off in heated Real Madrid clashSeemingly hinting at an immediate return to action, he wrote: “Enough said about the misunderstanding.”Just wanted to apologise again for leaving my team-mates in such a tough position and thank the fans for their support and understanding.”See you on Wednesday at home”.Bellingham defended himself while speaking to the media after the game on Saturday too.He told reporters: “It’s clear that it was a mistake and there is a miscommunication. I remember the incident very well but I’ve also seen the video and the video doesn’t match the report.“I don’t want to go too much in detail about what was said but it’s like a expression like ‘joder’.“I hope that the footage review can show that is not the same as the report and going forward that the federation can keep it under consideration because it’s huge evidence. “Obviously we can’t change the result but I think that going forward there will be a change.”He continued: “There was no insult. You can see clearly in the video. I remember the incident very well. It was an expression to myself not directed towards the referee. “But obviously there was a misunderstanding of what he believes I said to him. It wasn’t an insult at all.”Last week, TV mics picked up an X-rated Bellingham rant directed at a linesman during Real Madrid’s clash with Atletico.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe shouted: “F*** you man! F*** off!”Even though he swore at an official, the midfielder escaped any punishment on that occasion.Bellingham, 21, looked stunned to have been sent offCredit: AFP More

JUDE BELLINGHAM looked bewildered after being sent off following a row with the ref.The England midfielder, 21, was in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting line-up as Real Madrid took on Osasuna in LaLiga.Jude Bellingham was sent off during the clash with OsasunaCredit: GettyThe Real Madrid star was incensed by the decisionCredit: ReutersKylian Mbappe got the Spanish giants off to a great start, scoring after just 15 minutes.But their task became more difficult when Bellingham received his marching orders on 39 minutes.As Real Madrid prepared to take a goal kick, the former Birmingham ace could be seen talking to referee Jose Munuera.When Bellingham gestured and turned his back, Munuera appeared to grow agitated.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe whistled for play to remain paused before immediately brandishing his red card.Bellingham stood with his hands on his hips, not quite believing what had happened.Real Madrid stars including Vinicius Jr and Mbappe surrounded the referee in protest at the decision.But it was to no avail, with Bellingham heading in for an early bath.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBellingham, 21, looked stunned to have been sent offCredit: AFPFans watching on at home were left perplexed.One asked: “What must he have said?”Jude Bellingham’s furious reaction to Valencia goalkeeper after Vinicius Jr sent off in heated Real Madrid clashWhile a second moaned: “Protest should be yellow card offence max. Never seen a player shown straight red card for protest in my whole life.”And a third commented: “It’s the same thing that he did versus Man City except this time he got a red card.”Down to 10 men, Real Madrid conceded an equaliser via Ante Budimir’s 58th minute penalty, with the match going on to finish 1-1.After the draw, Ancelotti sought to shed some light on the incident.The Italian said: “I think the referee did not understand Jude Bellingham’s English. He said f*** off, not f*** you… that’s way different.”I won’t talk more about the referee as I want to be on the bench next week.”‘I’M TALKING TO YOU WITH RESPECT, F*** OFF’On if he will talk to Bellingham about his conduct, Ancelotti added: “I’ve nothing to say to Jude. I should talk to the referee, not to Jude.”Real Madrid reporter Lucas Navarrete claims that Bellingham said: “I’m talking to you with respect, f*** off.”After the game, Bellingham apologised to his team-mates for getting sent off – but insisted that the referee had “made a mistake”.Last week, TV mics picked up an X-rated Bellingham rant directed at a linesman during Real Madrid’s clash with Atletico.He shouted: “F*** you man! F*** off!”Even though he swore at an official, the midfielder escaped any punishment on that occasion.READ MORE SUN STORIESLast season, Mason Greenwood saw red while at Getafe for appearing to tell a referee to “f*** off.”The former Manchester United forward denied those words, instead claiming to have said “don’t f*** with me”.Carlo Ancelotti defended Bellingham after the matchCredit: AFP More