Soccer-Bellingham says he will undergo shoulder surgery after Club World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group H - Real Madrid v Pachuca - Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. - June 22, 2025 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates after the match REUTERS/Susana Vera

CHARLOTTE (Reuters) -Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham confirmed on Sunday that he will undergo surgery to address a long-standing shoulder issue after the conclusion of the Club World Cup in the United States.

The 21-year-old, who has been managing the injury since 2023, has played through discomfort for both club and country. Real Madrid have scheduled the operation to follow the tournament, which concludes later this month.