GARY LINEKER HITS OUT AT EURO 2024 'CELEBRATION POLICE' AND ISSUES DAMNING VERDICT ON JUDE BELLINGHAM'S X-RATED GESTURE AGAINST SLOVAKIA THAT COULD SEE THREE LIONS STAR MISS QUARTER-FINAL CLASH
- Gary Lineker has criticised an investigation into Jude Bellingham's celebration
- The England star is being investigated by UEFA and could be hit with a ban
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Gary Lineker has issued a damning verdict on UEFA's decision to investigate Jude Bellingham for his X-rated celebration following England's win over Slovakia.
The Three Lions kept their Euro 2024 dream alive as Bellingham's late stoppage time equaliser in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday preceded Harry Kane's winning header in extra time.
A brief interaction after the match showed Bellingham performing a crude celebration that involved him first putting his hand to his mouth before moving it towards his groin and making a series of movements.
It was originally suggested that Bellingham had aimed his celebration at the Slovakia dugout before the Real Madrid star dispelled such claims and insisted it was a 'joke' with close friends.
UEFA are now investigating the incident and could decide to ban Bellingham from featuring in England's quarter-final clash against Switzerland on Saturday.
Lineker has been amongst England's harshest critics at Euro 2024, but hit out at officials for investigating Bellingham as he fumed to his X followers on social media.
'For crying out loud, the Euro 2024 celebration police are looking into Jude Bellingham's celebration. Ridiculous!,' said Lineker.
Should Bellingham miss the last-eight tie against Switzerland then England would be left without their star of the tournament so far.
The 21-year-old - who celebrated his birthday on Saturday - has scored two goals across England's four games at the tournament so far and is recognised as a leader within the national camp.
UEFA have announced that there will now conduct 'a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct' by Bellingham 'having allegedly occurred in the scope of this match'.
More to follow.
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