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The fiery clashes between Actual Madrid and Mallorca have sparked yet one more controversy—this time, involving rising star Jude Bellingham. Recognized for his heated rivalry with Vinicius, Mallorca defender Pablo Maffeo has now turned his consideration to the English midfielder, branding him as ‘pretend’ throughout a latest interview. However what triggered this verbal jab? And the way does it tie into the long-standing feud between the Spanish participant and Actual Madrid?
Talking to Zona 10, Maffeo didn’t maintain again when requested to decide on between Actual Madrid’s two stars, Vinicius and Bellingham. Surprisingly, regardless of their on-field clashes, the right-back favored the Brazilian winger over Bellingham: “Actually, I swear I like Vinicius extra. With Vinicius, you see him coming. he’s hot-headed like me; he’s going to come back at you. However the different one, he goes behind your again.”
The 27-year-old accused the English worldwide of being disingenuous, contrasting his outward demeanor along with his alleged habits behind the scenes: “Should you act like a gentleman, should you say, ‘Oh, the child is chilly, I’ll give him my jacket,’ however then from behind you insult or mess together with your teammates… Effectively, man, you’re a pretend. Come face-to-face, it’s no downside. I don’t such as you both. Should you already comprehend it, so don’t fake to be good.”
When requested straight which participant he most popular, Maffeo’s reply was clear: “Who do I choose between the 2? Vinicius. A minimum of I do know what he’s like.”
Bellingham’s pink card and rising criticism
Maffeo’s feedback got here shortly after Bellingham’s controversial pink card throughout Actual Madrid’s 4-2 win over Osasuna in La Liga. The 21-year-old midfielder was despatched off in stoppage time for dissent after protesting a disallowed purpose. His verbal trade with referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero led to a two-match suspension, ruling him out of key fixtures in opposition to Girona and Actual Sociedad.
Regardless of Los Blancos’ enchantment, the suspension was upheld, marking a big blow to the crew’s title protection. The incident added to the Englishman’s rising disciplinary file, which now stands at seven yellow playing cards and one pink card in 33 matches this season.
Sample of on-field tensions?
Maffeo’s feedback align with broader issues inside Actual Madrid’s camp relating to Bellingham’s on-field habits. In keeping with a latest report from Spain, the membership is more and more apprehensive concerning the midfielder’s emotional reactions throughout matches. Some insiders speculate that Bellingham could also be influenced by Vinicius, whose passionate model has additionally drawn criticism.
The Brazilian star, recognized for his confrontations with opponents and referees, has obtained 11 yellow playing cards and one pink card throughout 31 matches this season. His most up-to-date dismissal got here throughout a heated conflict with Valencia in January, the place he was despatched off for shoving goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.
Whereas Maffeo’s criticism of Bellingham made headlines, his long-standing rivalry with Viniciusstays considered one of La Liga’s most intense feuds. Their clashes started a number of seasons in the past, marked by bodily duels, verbal taunts, and heated confrontations each on and off the pitch.
