In a thrilling showdown between England and Italy, it was 20-year-old sensation Jude Bellingham who stole the spotlight. The young English maestro and Real Madrid’s top scorer this season orchestrated a remarkable performance for England in the EURO 2024 Qualifiers match against Italy. England made a mesmerizing 3-1 comeback victory against the Italians, to book their spot in the Euros. However, after witnessing Bellingham’s masterclass performance, it was the comments from a former Chelsea legend that left everyone in splits.

Jude Bellingham was awarded the man of the match for his display for England in their latest match. While getting involved in the post-match proceedings, the Real Madrid midfielder was left laughing, after listening to a bizarre comment from a former Chelsea legend. Let’s dive deeper.

Bellingham’s heroics earned him a hilarious remark from Chelsea legend

In an emphatic performance for his national team, Jude Bellingham, not only won the penalty that secured England’s equalizer after falling behind 1-0 but also delivered a jaw-dropping assist to Marcus Rashford, propelling Gareth Southgate’s squad to a resounding 3-1 victory and securing their place in Euro 2024. However, it was former Italian forward and Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola, who added an unexpected layer of humor to an already memorable night.

Jude Bellingham joined Zola, Joe Cole, and Jill Scott after the match for an interview. Zola, while praising the English midfielder, made a remark that had everyone in splits. “I have to say, it makes me laugh. At 20 years old, I was still drinking milk from my mum!” Zola exclaimed. The comment had Bellingham and panel members bursting into laughter.

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Gianfranco Zola to Jude Bellingham: “I have to say, it makes me laugh, at 20 years old I was still drinking milk from my mother!”
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With Jude Bellingham and Joe Cole barely able to contain their amusement, Zola had realized that his youthful comparison might be taken literally. The former Italian forward, then quickly tried to clarify, but only managed to say, “No, I mean…”, leaving the audience intrigued. There were a few words of appreciation that followed too.

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Zola praised the ‘rare qualities’ of Jude Bellingham

Beyond the laughable exchange, Zola had nothing but praise for the young English midfielder and showered him with compliments for his abilities. Zola said, “When England were 1-0 down, he was resilient. He was always looking for something to happen. He created the penalty, he created the assist. His qualities are rare in certain players.” Zola went on to commend Bellingham’s mentality on the field. He emphasized that traits like his eagerness to keep learning, are essential for young players with immense talent.

“It’s the kind of mentality they need to have,” Zola affirmed. “I haven’t seen many 20-year-olds with his personality. He is so grounded with clear ideas.” This praise from the former Italian legend is a testament to Bellingham’s potential and his promising future.

Zola’s comment about Bellingham was clearly a joke, but it also highlighted the fact that the 20-year-old is already playing at a level that is beyond imaginable at his age. He is a mature and intelligent player who is also incredibly gifted on the pitch. It is exciting to think about what the future holds for Bellingham. He is already a key player for England and Real Madrid, and he could go on to become one of the greatest players of his generation.

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