Soccer-Tuchel apologises for Bellingham 'repulsive' comment

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - England Squad Announcement - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 29, 2025 England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

LONDON (Reuters) -England coach Thomas Tuchel has apologised to Jude Bellingham for calling the Real Madrid player's behaviour repulsive, saying his comment in a June radio interview was a poor choice of words.

In an interview with TalkSport the day after their 3-1 loss to Senegal in a friendly, Tuchel praised the midfielder's intensity and fiery on-field behaviour, but also said it "can be a bit repulsive."