- Incident during Madrid derby
- Getafe reported alleged slur
- La Liga hires lip-reader to investigate
GettyJude Bellingham & Mason Greenwood incident: La Liga hires lip-reader amid claims Real Madrid star used slur against Getafe's Man Utd loanee

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✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.

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✅ Carries local ABC stations and the main ESPN linear networks for marquee, nationally televised LaLiga fixtures without requiring an antenna.
✅ Offers ESPN Deportes either via the dedicated Spanish-first tiers (such as Óptimo Más) or as an add-on, giving you live TV commentary and dedicated studio coverage.
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✅ Bundles Spanish top-flight football alongside extensive European and domestic action, including the German Bundesliga, Copa del Rey, and FA Cup.

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✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The incident in question happened during Real's victory over their city rivals on Thursday, with Bellingham challenging Greenwood before allegedly mouthing the word "rapist" in the Manchester United loanee's direction. Getafe made a complaint to La Liga's representative in attendance, and the powers that be have now brought an expert lip-reader on board to investigate what was said, according to SER.
GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Greenwood is on a season-long loan in Spain from United having seen charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control dropped in February 2023. His parent club are set to make a decision on his long-term future in the summer transfer window.
DID YOU KNOW?
A forensic lip reader has told the Daily Mail that he is almost certain that Bellingham used the word "rapist".
Jeremy Freeman told the publication: “After carefully analysing the clip, I am 97 per cent confident that the spoken word is ‘rapist’, particularly when considering the context in which it was used. The visual cues of the lips indicate the presence of the 'R' and 'P' sounds, and the word appears to end sharply. Additionally, the speaker seems to have a pronounced Brummie accent, which I factored into my interpretation. Given the clarity of these visual markers and the absence of any viable alternative interpretation, I am quite certain of this conclusion.”
Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR BELLINGHAM?
Whether Bellingham will be found guilty and punished for the alleged slur remains to be seen. League leaders Real Madrid will hope he is not banned having emerged as their star player in 2023-24 and with another Madrid derby, this time against fierce rivals Atletico, coming up at the weekend.
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