Kroos and Ferdinand support Bellingham amid Real Madrid's ongoing struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Toni Kroos and Rio Ferdinand have publicly expressed their support for Jude Bellingham as Real Madrid faces difficulties. The club has gone two consecutive seasons without silverware, impacting player performances. Despite criticism, Kroos praised Bellingham's early impact at Real Madrid, and Ferdinand defended him against media narratives. The upcoming arrival of Jose Mourinho could signal a new beginning for Bellingham and Madrid's fortunes.
- •Real Madrid remains trophyless over the last two seasons.
- •Kroos and Ferdinand highlight Bellingham's potential and past performances.
- •Bellingham has faced significant media criticism during his time at Madrid.
- •Jose Mourinho's appointment could rejuvenate Bellingham's career at the club.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Toni Kroos and Rio Ferdinand rally behind Real Madrid ace despite recent setbacks
"The last two years have not really been easy for Real Madrid, as they remained trophyless for two consecutive seasons, despite having one of the best teams in Europe. While managers like Carlo Ancelot...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- EPL•Jun 19, 2026, 2:10 PMWho are Morocco's players to look out for against Scotland?
- Serie A•Jun 19, 2026, 1:55 PMReal Madrid learn cost of signing Serie A star Alessandro Bastoni
- Bundesliga•Jun 19, 2026, 12:45 PMReal Madrid CEO personally contacts priority target’s camp over summer transfer
- LaLiga•Jun 19, 2026, 12:25 PMBarcelona close to completing their second signing of the summer
- EPL•Jun 19, 2026, 12:20 PMThe real reason Real Madrid rejected the chance to re-sign Victor Munoz for €8 million – report
- LaLiga•Jun 19, 2026, 12:10 PMAntonio Rudiger touts Germany teammate for Real Madrid move
