"No way people compare him to Musiala and Pedri", "Ballon d'Or now" - Fans hail Jude Bellingham for his stoppage time heroics at Euro 2024
Fans have taken to social media to hail Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham for his stoppage-time heroics in England's 2-1 win over Slovakia in EURO 2024. The two sides faced off in a Round of 16 clash at the Veltins-Arena on June 30.
England tried to dominate proceedings from the off, but were unable to convert their possession into clear chances. Slovakia shocked England in the 25th minute through Ivan Schranz, who timed his run in-behind perfectly and poked his effort beyond goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
In the second half, Phil Foden seemingly scored the equaliser, but the goal was ruled out due to offside. In the 90+5th minute, Jude Bellingham pulled off an acrobatic bicycle kick and sent the Three Lions into extra time.
Harry Kane found the lead for the Three Lions with a clinical header in the first minute of extra time to secure England's passage to the quarterfinals.
Jude Bellingham's overhead kick in second-half stoppage time enthralled fans, and they took to social media to hail the Real Madrid midfielder.
"NO WAY PEOPLE COMPARE HIM TO MUSIALA AND PEDRI," a fan posted.
"If you question Bellingham's capabilities then football is not your thing," another fan wrote.
"Can’t even slander him this time fairs," a fan noted.
"This script doesn’t make sense man," a fan argued.
"Where are the haters now," a fan wrote.
"JUDE BELLINGHAM OH MY GODDDD BALLON D’OR NOW," a fan exclaimed.
"Jude Bellingham is unreal," another fan wrote.
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Jude Bellingham equalizer for England in EURO 2024 leads to ecstatic reaction from Gary Neville and Ian Wright
Gary Neville and Ian Wright were beside themselves with joy after Bellingham scored the equalizer for England against Slovakia on Sunday.
Former England internationals Gary Neville and Ian Wright, who are on punditry duty for ITV, could be seen screaming with joy and excitement as the overhead kick found the net. Both ex-players were jumping and hugging each other uncontrollably.
Next in their Euro 2024 campaign, England will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals on Saturday, July 6. Although they got past Slovakia, the Three Lions will be hoping to put in a better performance against the Swiss.