On July 17, Beijing time, Bellingham posted on social media to apologize to fans for the Euro Cup final defeat and promised that the England team would bring home the championship trophy in the future.
In the Euro Cup final, England lost 1-2 to Spain, once again falling short of the title. Bellingham frankly admitted his feelings: “We gave our all in the final, and now the whole team feels sad and disappointed. The Spanish team we faced was a great opponent. We were so close to making new history, but ultimately, we let down the fans of England again, for which I can only offer my apologies.”
Bellingham expressed gratitude to the England fans for their support: “During the tournament, we were under constant tension, which could easily lead the team into negative emotions. But I witnessed the unwavering support from the fans and their enthusiastic celebrations when we won. This constantly reminded us that we are surrounded by the love of our fans, for which I am very grateful.”
Bellingham pledged to help England win the title in the future: “In this tournament, everyone in the team has been doing their utmost to make our dreams come true. The loss in the final is disappointing, but I have full confidence in this team. After such a heartbreaking experience, we will work hard to overcome obstacles and bring the championship trophy back to Britain at some point in the future. Until then, please continue to support us.”
Bellingham thanked Southgate, who is stepping down: “I want to thank Southgate and the staff for their contributions during their tenure. Our journey in this Euro Cup was like an exciting roller coaster, bringing hope and joy to our country. Southgate is not only one of the best managers in England’s history but also possesses incredible qualities.”
