Jude Bellingham has spoken out about the issue of racist abuse in football and called on authorities to take more action. The England international expressed his concern about the prevalence of racism in Spain and highlighted the importance of addressing and preventing such behavior. Bellingham emphasized the need for stronger measures and proactive efforts to tackle racism and protect players from abuse. He mentioned that he was not even aware of a recent incident involving Tchouameni, underscoring the normalization of racism in the sport.

Bellingham expressed his frustration at the lack of effective action, pointing out that players should not have to endure racial abuse and that the responsibility lies with those in power to address the issue. Bellingham also highlighted the impact of racism on players’ mental preparation for games, describing it as a “horrible” experience. He emphasized the unfairness of blaming players like Vini for the abuse they face and stressed the importance of providing support to these individuals. In addition, the mention of a new WhatsApp community and special offers from Mirror Football was included in the original text.