💣🚨 Jude Bellingham has finally addressed the reaction to his new Calvin Klein campaign pictures after fans questioned whether a footballer should be doing such modelling projects.
The Real Madrid midfielder has made it clear that he has no plans to apologise for expressing himself outside football, insisting that being a professional footballer does not mean he has to limit his identity to the pitch.
🗣️ Jude Bellingham:
“Honestly, I find some of the reactions funny because I don’t understand why people are so surprised.
I’m a footballer, yes, but I’m also a person. I have interests, ambitions and things I want to explore outside the game.
When Calvin Klein approached me, I saw it as an opportunity to do something different. I didn’t accept it because I wanted everyone to approve of me. I accepted it because I liked the project and believed in what we were creating.
Some people seem to think that once you become a professional footballer, everything you do must revolve around football. You can score goals, win trophies and still have a personality outside the stadium.
I’ve seen people questioning whether I should be taking these pictures instead of concentrating on football. But does appearing in a campaign mean I cannot train, prepare for matches or give everything for Real Madrid?
I don’t think so.
I’m proud of the pictures, I’m proud of the campaign and I won’t pretend to be someone else just because certain people are uncomfortable with it.
At the end of the day, I know what my priorities are. And people should understand that Jude Bellingham is more than just a footballer.