Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row
England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.
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"It was an exchange of emotions, and Jude stood up for himself and his team."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"It was just when I made a silly tackle, to be honest."
— Jude Bellingham , Athlete
"He had a bad reaction with some bad names and that's why the story started."
— Carlos Queiroz , Athlete
Key People
Carlos Queiroz is the head coach of the Ghana national football team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.
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