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Brighton & Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Brighton apologise after insensitive use of WWII image

Brighton have been forced to issue an apology after winger Kaoru Mitoma and an academy talent posed for a picture with an image of an infamous Japanese WWII soldier. The post sparked huge backlash on social media, particularly in China, as the Premier League side 'sincerely apologised' for any offence caused by the post in question, uploaded as part of the academy's participation in the Premier League Christmas Truce Tournament.

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Jude Bellingham's strongest position on the pitch is as the central attacking midfielder in the #10 role; however, he has show tremendous adaptibility by playing either as a false 9 or as a central midfielder, while also occasionally functioning as a left midfielder.

Jude Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, in England.

Jude Bellingham dons the No. 5 jersey at his current club Real Madrid. It was a dream come true moment when he was presented with the No. 5 shirt during his Real Madrid presentation as his idol, Zinedine Zidane, also wore the No. 5 shirt during his five-year stint at the club as a player.

Jude Bellingham stands at 1.86m (6ft 1in). Despite his tall frame, he is adept at dribbling past opponents and often uses his physicality to shield the ball.

Jude Bellingham weighs 75 kg (165 lbs). His low weight, combined with his height, allow him to be extremely agile.

Jude Bellingham started his youth career at Birmingham City, the club he supported ever since he was a kid.

Jude Bellingham turned 21 in 2024 and does not have any children yet.

Jude Bellingham hasn't exchanged vows just yet, but he is believed to be dating Dutch fashion model Laura Celia Valk.