Spanish FA Investigating Alleged Offensive Remark by Bellingham towards Greenwood
The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) is currently investigating an alleged offensive remark made by Jude Bellingham to Mason Greenwood during a match in La Liga. The RFEF Competition Committee has taken up the case after it was passed on by La Liga. The incident in question occurred during the game between Getafe and Real Madrid on February 1.
Videos of the alleged incident quickly circulated on social media after being captured during the TV broadcast of the match. In response to a complaint from Getafe, La Liga hired an expert lip reader to further investigate the matter. The report from the lip reader was then passed on to the RFEF Competition Committee.
The committee, which is responsible for administering suspensions in Spanish football, has appointed an investigating judge to collect all the relevant information. A ruling on the outcome is expected within a few weeks. Once a decision has been made, the relevant club will have 10 business days to appeal the decision if they choose to do so.
The regulations set by the Spanish FA state that any act of insulting, offending, threatening, or provoking, as long as it does not constitute a more serious offense, can result in a suspension of one to three games or for a period of up to one month.
Sources from Getafe, speaking anonymously, have stated that Greenwood did not want the matter to escalate. On the other hand, Real Madrid declined to comment when approached by The Athletic regarding the incident.
It is worth noting that Greenwood joined Getafe on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United during the summer transfer window. This move came after Manchester United confirmed that they would not be bringing Greenwood back into the first-team squad. The 22-year-old forward had been subject to an internal investigation by United since February when the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service discontinued its case against him for attempted rape, assault, and coercive control. Greenwood has denied all the alleged offenses.
The investigation by the Spanish FA highlights the importance of addressing offensive remarks and maintaining respect on and off the field. Incidents like these can have far-reaching consequences for both the players involved and their respective clubs. It remains to be seen what the outcome of the investigation will be and how it will impact the ongoing relationship between Bellingham and Greenwood.
Football authorities must continue to prioritize fair play and sportsmanship, taking swift action against any form of misconduct. The investigation serves as a reminder that players should strive to uphold the values of the sport and treat their fellow professionals with respect.