Jude Bellingham starred in one of the most emotional moments of the 2026 World Cup when he stopped to send a message of support to Venezuela, after a journalist asked him for a few words for the victims of the earthquake that shook the country.
In the midst of the attention to the press during the 2026 World Cup, Jude Bellingham paused to dedicate a message of solidarity to the Venezuelans affected by the earthquake that occurred on June 24.
In a video that quickly went viral on social networks, a journalist tells the English soccer player that Real Madrid has many followers in Venezuela and asks him for a few words for the people who are going through the tragedy.
Upon hearing the name of the country, Bellingham stops and responds: “Yes, much encouragement to everyone in Venezuela and much love too.”
The gesture was widely shared by fans and journalists, who highlighted the English midfielder’s willingness to respond to the request in the middle of the mixed zone and send a message of encouragement to the Venezuelans.
A gesture that transcended football
The earthquake in Venezuela caused a wave of international solidarity. In this context, Bellingham’s words found an echo among thousands of users on social networks, who appreciated the message from the Real Madrid footballer.
Beyond competition, the episode reminded that sport can also become a space to express closeness and support in times of difficulty.