“Having a quiet dinner, a Bellingham popped up” - Sergio Aguero shares image after meeting Jude Bellingham unexpectedly at restaurant
Argentina legend Sergio Aguero has shared a picture from his unexpected meeting with Real Madrid attacker Jude Bellingham at a restaurant. The 21-year-old is holidaying after his exploits at Euro 2024.
Bellingham contributed two goals and an assist in seven games as England lost 2-1 to Spain in the final. The lone assist came in the title match, setting up substitute Cole Palmer's second-half equaliser.
Meanwhile, Aguero is in the United States where he watched Argentina's 2024 Copa America triumph. At an unnamed restaurant, the former La Albiceleste star had a chance meeting with Bellingham and shared a picture of the duo, tweeting:
"Hey Kun… Hey Jude… I was having a quiet dinner when a guy named Bellingham showed up to greet me. Polite and friendly. Awesome player. Crack"
Bellingham is holidaying in LA with his England teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, as per This is Anfield before he reports back at Los Blancos ahead of the new season.
The Englishman enjoyed a spectacular debut campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu last season after arriving from Borussia Dortmund in the summer. In 42 games across competitions, Bellingham registered 23 goals and 13 assists, winning three titles, including the La Liga-UEFA Champions League double.
What else has Jude Bellingham been up to apart from meeting Aguero?
During his ongoing US trip, where he met Sergio Aguero, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham met Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and swapped jerseys with him, as reported by AS.
The NFL team tweeted a short video of Bellingham linking up with Tagovailoa at the Hard Rock Stadium and other Dolphins players, greeting them and exchanging pleasantries before his jersey swap with the QB. Bellingham said:
"Hello Dolphins fans, I’m Jude Bellingham. I’m here to enjoy watching the team and seeing all the fans here.”
The Dolphins are currently in pre-season ahead of the 2024-25 season. Incidentally, Bellingham's club Los Blancos are set to embark on a pre-season tour of the US, but the player has been left out of the touring squad, giving him sufficient rest following his deep run with England at the Euros.