02 February 2024 , 09:00
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Jude Bellingham has been reported to La Liga by Getafe after allegedly calling Mason Greenwood "a rapist" during Thursday's match between the Spanish outfit and Real Madrid.
The incident seemed to occur during a clash near the touchline in the match, which Bellingham and Los Blancos went on to win 2-0. Bellingham could be seen having words with Greenwood after tackling the Manchester United forward.
Following the tackle, television cameras showed Bellingham saying something to Greenwood, although the audio did not specifically pick up what the England midfielder said.
Spanish outlet Cadena SER claim that after the final whistle, Getafe requested for Bellingham's alleged comment to be included in the referee's official match report by Getafe after approaching the La Liga delegate who was present at the match.
While the allegation against Bellingham is unproven, the former Borussia Dortmund star could be hit with a hefty punishment if an investigation were to prove otherwise.
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Greenwood, 22, joined Getafe on loan from Manchester United in the summer after it was decided that he would no longer continue his career with the Premier League club.
The striker was arrested in October 2022 and was subsequently charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Those charges were later dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.
Bellingham is alleged to have made the comment towards Mason Greenwood in a La Liga match (Twitter)Following an internal investigation, and said decision from Manchester United, Greenwood was sent out on loan to Getafe and is expected to leave the club permanently in the future. Speculation that the United academy graduate could return to the fold prior to that decision being announced sparked a huge backlash.
Greenwood has scored six goals in 21 appearances for Getafe this season, registering four assists across all competitions. The Spanish outfit are currently 10th in La Liga.