Bellingham confronts referee Elfath after World Cup semi-final loss: 'Some shocking ones'

Published Jul 24, 10:51 AM UTC

New referee camera footage shows England midfielder Jude Bellingham confronting referee Ismail Elfath after England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. Bellingham criticized the official's 'shocking decisions' after Argentina committed 12 fouls in the first half but received only one yellow card. Bellingham was fouled four times while attempting counterattacks. The Real Madrid star shook Elfath's hand after the match and said, 'Some shocking ones but all the best.' Bellingham also had an animated conversation with Lionel Messi during the game, which he later downplayed as an argument about a foul. Despite the defeat, Bellingham scored his seventh goal of the tournament in England's 6-4 win over France in the third-place play-off, becoming the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup. Argentina later lost 1-0 to Spain in the final, with ugly post-match scenes involving Argentine players.