Jude Bellingham could face disciplinary action (Action Plus/Shutterstock)
Getafe have reported Jude Bellingham to La Liga officials after the England midfielder allegedly called Mason Greenwood a ‘rapist’ during their match against Real Madrid on Thursday evening.
The incident occurred in Madrid’s 2-0 victory when Bellingham tackled Greenwood close to the touchline. After the ball went out of play, the television camera caught Bellingham saying a two-syllable word towards Greenwood, although the audio did not pick up exactly what the England midfielder said.
After the final whistle, Cadena SER reports that Getafe requested to the La Liga delegate at the game that Bellingham’s alleged slur is included in the official match report, which could then open an investigation into the incident.
Bellingham, if charged and found guilty by La Liga, could be handed a potential suspension as a result, although it remains unclear if officials will take action.
Thursday’s match was the first time Bellingham had faced Greenwood in the Spanish top flight since the Manchester United forward joined Getafe on loan in September.
Greenwood moved to Spain in the final hour of the summer transfer window after United held an internal investigation and concluded that the 22-year-old should restart his career elsewhere following his arrest in January 2022 for attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault.
Greenwood had all charges against him dropped last February and United had considered reintegrating him back into the first team before the club received major backlash from supporters over the prospect of his return.
It’s understood that United are now open to selling Greenwood in order to raise funds for the summer transfer window.
Jude Bellingham clashed with Mason Greenwood as Real Madrid beat Getafe on Thursday evening (AFP7/Shutterstock)
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When asked about Bellingham’s alleged slur towards Greenwood, former La Liga referee Iturralde Gonzalez told Spanish radio station Cadena SER: ‘You can be sanctioned if you really say that, but if Getafe wants to defend its player, what it can do is take the case to the Competition Committee.
‘The League will do what it has to do, but they can appear at the Competition Committee with those images and accuse him of what he said.’
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