Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is a class act in all departments, with his humble ‘crown’ celebration in the Champions League final going viral.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The England international was not at his best in a continental showpiece at Wembley Stadium, but the 20-year-old was still able to make a telling contribution against former employers Borussia Dortmund. Bellingham teed up Vinicius Junior for the goal that wrapped up a 2-0 win for Los Blancos and a 15th European Cup triumph.
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It was, however, during celebrations for Real’s first of the night that Bellingham’s antics slipped under the radar. Dani Carvajal powered home a header from a corner to give Carlo Ancelotti’s side the lead, with that set-piece delivery swung in by World Cup winner Toni Kroos.
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The German playmaker was taking in his last appearance at club level, as he prepares to retire, and Bellingham was quick to anoint Kroos as a sporting ‘king’ when placing an imaginary crown on his head as jubilant team-mates headed in the direction of goal-scorer Carvajal.