Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has opened up about the tough times in his career and how he manages pressure.
Details: The player shared that beneath the confident exterior is someone who also faces challenges:
“There were moments when I felt vulnerable and doubted myself. I tried to maintain the image of a strong athlete, but I also need people to talk to—just like everyone else,” Bellingham said.
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Bellingham also mentioned that he used to pay too much attention to online comments about him:
“When I was younger, I would look up my name on Twitter and read everything. Positive comments didn’t really help, as I shouldn’t let strangers define how I see myself. Negative comments affected me more. I realized it was harming my mental health, so I stopped,” he explained.
This season, he has played only five matches for Madrid in all competitions and has not been selected for the England squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Reminder: Thomas Tuchel shared his reasons for not including Bellingham in the squad for the upcoming qualifiers, stating that his focus is on creating a cohesive team rather than just gathering star players.