Jude Bellingham makes ball boy’s day with classy gesture during Real Madrid match
Jude Bellingham showed his class on Saturday night with a heartwarming gesture to a ball boy.
Bellingham was on the bench as Real Madrid beat Arandina 3-1 in the Copa del Rey.
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Joselu, Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo got the goals for Carlo Ancelotti's side, with their star Englishman not needed.
The 20-year-old still managed to make headlines, however, as the cameras caught a touching moment.
Bellingham was wrapped up in a blanket on the Madrid bench when he noticed one of the ball boys was struggling with the cold.
He went up and wrapped the Real Madrid emblazoned blanket over the youngster's shoulders and went and sat back down on the bench.
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The ball boy is reported to have said after the match: "Jude Bellingham is my favourite. I didn't understand what he told me. Very nice gesture, best day ever."
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Fans on social media were praising Bellingham for the gesture.
One wrote on X: "A small gesture that he will never forget."
Another added: "Not only is he a very good baller, but also a great guy."
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A third said: "Kid will remember this moment forever."
Bellingham has quickly become one of the most popular players at Real Madrid since his summer move from Borussia Dortmund.
He has already scored 17 goals in 22 games for the club.
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