Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit

Jude Bellingham was involved in a heated altercation after England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, slapping substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head. The incident sparked a melee between the two teams, adding to the tense atmosphere following the 2-1 defeat. Bellingham's actions were seen as a reaction to the intense match, which ended England's World Cup hopes. The incident is likely to be reviewed by tournament officials, potentially leading to disciplinary action.

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