“I Didn’t Deserve It”—Modest Bellingham questions FIFA award selection after Ghana draw

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

England midfielder Jude Bellingham humbly deflected praise after being named Man of the Match in a 0–0 draw against Ghana, stating that a Ghanaian player was far more deserving of the honor.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has publicly questioned FIFA’s decision to award him the Man of the Match honors following Tuesday’s cagey 0–0 draw against Ghana.

Despite a highly disciplined defensive exhibition from the West African side that completely neutralized England’s heavily favored attack, the 22-year-old Real Madrid superstar was surprisingly chosen for the tournament’s individual spotlight.

The match marked a historical milestone for Bellingham, who officially became the youngest player in Three Lions history to reach 50 international caps.

However, the midfielder showed immense humility post-match. “I didn’t deserve the Man of the Match award,” Bellingham stated candidly to reporters. “In my view, it should have gone to a Ghana player.”

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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