Jude Bellingham Shares His Personal Struggles and Feelings of Vulnerability

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.