Jude Bellingham, a midfielder with Real Madrid, was honored for his outstanding accomplishments at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. He was given the Maradona accolade, which honors outstanding football skill, as well as the Best Midfielder of the Year accolade.

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Bellingham delighted the audience with a lighthearted effort at Spanish during his acceptance speech. The 21-year-old demonstrated his limited English proficiency when he cheerfully said, “Gracias!” and then laughed when asked about his language abilities.

Despite his nervousness, the audience responded well to his playful attempt, which further enhanced his popularity and demonstrated his wish to engage with Spanish-speaking admirers.