Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.
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"who else?"
— Jude Bellingham , Athlete
Key People
Diego Maradona was an Argentine footballer and manager, often hailed as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.
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