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Emile Heskey discusses Bellingham's impact and racism in soccer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:16 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Emile Heskey discusses Bellingham's impact and racism in soccer
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Emile Heskey spoke to Managing Madrid about several issues impacting soccer, including Jude Bellingham's controversies and racism faced by Vinicius Jr. He emphasized Bellingham's importance to the England team despite criticism. Heskey also addressed the justifications behind Trent Alexander-Arnold's World Cup omission and provided insight into Ibrahima Konaté's form as he joins Real Madrid. He expressed optimism about Konaté's potential future performance if he regains fitness.

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  • •Heskey supports Bellingham, stating he is vital for England's success.
  • •He advises Vinicius Jr. to continue performing despite facing racism.
  • •Heskey questions the rationale behind Alexander-Arnold's World Cup exclusion.
  • •Concerns arise about Konaté's past injuries as he joins Real Madrid.
  • •Heskey believes Konaté can regain fan support with improved fitness.
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  • 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — EXCLUSIVE: Emile Heskey to Managing Madrid: “Bellingham rubs people the wrong way? So what? He’s there to win games”
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The former Liverpool striker also spoke about Trent’s omission from the World Cup and racism Vinicius faces

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