Jude Bellingham has already taken the first step to win, sooner rather than later, the Ballon d’Or. He is the first footballer in the history of the Real Madrid to receive the Golden Boy, the prestigious award given by the newspaper Tuttosport to the best under-21 player in the world. An award that does justice to a brilliant year for the Englishman, who not only posted his best numbers with Borussia Dortmund, who also came just two goals away from winning the Bundesliga, but has become one of the most impactful signings. of the 121 years of existence of Real Madrid: «Thank you for this beautiful event. It is a pleasure to be in this beautiful city, even if it is somewhat cold. “It is a great honor to be included in the list of winners of this award that has been won by so many prestigious footballers.”
Dressed in an elegant black suit and a turtleneck sweater of the same color, Jude was the sensation of a gala that confirmed him as the footballer of the moment. It is the first time in the 21 years of the award that a footballer has won the Golden Boy of the Jury (485 votes, 97%) and the Golden Boy of the web, in which more than three million votes were received: «This double award makes me very proud. It’s going to be difficult to go through the security check, but I’m sure they’ll make an exception…” the Englishman said jokingly.
Bellingham received the award Massimo Franchi, journalist and founder of the Golden Boy, which was celebrating its 21st edition: «It is the result of playing with great players. I have learned a lot from them and I am very grateful to everyone who has helped me become a footballer,” explained Jude, who avoided proclaiming himself as the footballer of the moment: “To be honest, to be the best player in the world you have to help your team. What I have to do is grow and improve. It’s amazing to hear that you’re the best in the world, but what’s amazing is helping the team. I play for the best club in the world, the biggest, and not everyone has the opportunity to play there. “I enjoy every day being a Madrid player.”
Bellingham, who revealed that he would be at University right now if he were not a soccer player, sent a correct message to the children: “It is an honor and a responsibility to be an example for them, but I am delighted. I recommend that you continue enjoying when you play soccer“Let them continue playing with joy and smile.”
Golnde Girl, also for Madrid
The night was complete for Real Madrid. Not only did its men’s section triumph at the Golden Boy, Linda Caicedo She was awarded Golden Girl of 2023. The Colombian, who is currently recovering from an injury, could not attend the gala, but Emilio Butragueño was there: «She is an extraordinary player, she is showing it in Madrid and in her national team. , Colombia. We trust her a lot for the future and the present. This award recognizes her constant effort, her talent and we are proud to have a player of her quality,” said the director of Institutional Relations of Real Madrid.
«Thanks to those who believed in me, to Madrid“, to Colombia and to my family and my partner who have helped me grow individually and collectively,” commented the South American soccer player in a video of gratitude for the award.
2023-12-04 20:14:10
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