Jude Bellingham is taking a well-deserved break in Hawaii with his girlfriend, American model Ashlyn Castro, following England's World Cup campaign.
Bellingham, who plays for Real Madrid, shared a snapshot of Castro caressing his face on a beach, a rare public display of affection from the couple. Castro, 28, has also been sharing her own bikini photos from the tropical island. Bellingham, 23, has been exploring Hawaii, including a hike at the Kualoa Ranch nature reserve, and has documented his activities on social media. He was seen wearing a blue bucket hat and sunglasses at the beach and also posed with a fan.
Bellingham's World Cup performance was marked by his team reaching the semi-finals, where they lost to Argentina. The match was not without controversy, as Bellingham expressed frustration with refereeing decisions after England's 2-1 defeat. He was seen confronting referee Ismail Elfath and later had a heated exchange with Argentine players, including Valentin Barco and Nicolas Otamendi. Argentina's celebration included displaying a banner that read "Las Malvinas son Argentinas," referring to the Falkland Islands. FIFA is reportedly investigating disciplinary actions related to the banner and the team's conduct.
The controversy surrounding Argentina's behavior in the World Cup, including incidents in their final match against Spain, has reportedly impacted Lionel Messi's public image in Britain. A poll indicated a significant drop in his favorability rating among the British public.
Other England players are also enjoying their post-tournament breaks. Declan Rice visited Disney World in Florida with his son, Jude. Striker Ivan Toney has been seen partying with friends. Bellingham's seven goals during the World Cup were a highlight for England's campaign.
