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FIFA interview with Bellingham: Club World Cup goal wins Real Madrid deserves the honor of the first championship

6:49pm, 2 June 2025Football

June 2: He will be in the Club World Cup with the team soon, and Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham will be interviewed by FIFA. Talking about the goals of this Club World Cup and other topics.

What do you expect most from the Club World Cup?

Bellingham: "This is another chance to win another championship. To be honest, we aspire to be the first club to win the championship. I think Real Madrid deserves such an honor. In addition, it is exciting to be able to compete in a place where few are involved and fight against opponents who usually miss the chance to play. I think the event contains many positive meanings."

What kind of atmosphere do you expect the game to be presented?

Bellingham: "I think all the games will be wonderful because we have fans all over the world. We visited the United States in preseason games, and the number of fans coming in each year seems to be increasing. No matter where we are, we are always confident in the support voice, which will be a wonderful experience. For many fans, it is an unforgettable experience to go to the Bernabeu Stadium. We hope to pass this experience around the world through wonderful performances. In addition, there are many teams among the participating teams that are rarely on the top stage, and they will play against top European clubs in the event. Their huge fan base will also add a different kind of excitement to the event."

Are you excited about it when you will face teams with different football cultures?

Bellingham: "Of course. This experience is great. If we were to enter the event with an open mind, maybe we could learn a lot from it and incorporate it into our own style. I will definitely make the most of this opportunity, and there is no doubt about it."

How did you live in Spain when you joined Real Madrid two years ago?

Bellingham: "To be honest, I love everything in Spain. Now Spain has given me a sense of belonging. Although it is a pleasure to meet relatives and friends when I play in England, I am the most comfortable to go back to Madrid. The pleasant climate, the enthusiastic people, the delicious food, and especially the Real Madrid robe. When you are recognized on the street, you can feel that this is a rare moment of their life. They will talk to you about the club and tell the meaning of the team to them. Many older ladies will even kiss my cheeks! This warmth is intoxicating."

Back to the topic of the Club World Cup, what are your goals for this event?

Bellingham: "Win the championship. What's more important is to become the first champion. We will face 31 other top teams in the world, and these teams are qualified for the competition with their outstanding results in their respective competition areas. If you can become the first team to win the cup, this glory will naturally be of great significance." Outside the stadium, what do you most look forward to about this trip to the United States?

Bellingham: "If I were on vacation, I would definitely choose the first choice of food! But it may be difficult to balance the competition and enjoy local food during the event. I look forward to feeling the unique temperament of each city, different atmospheres, cultural environments and accent differences. It will be fun to experience the diverse culture in an immersive way, and I plan to feel all this."

What are your favorite American sports stars?

Bellingham: "Of course it's Jordan. He is the benchmark for all athletes. If you can only see one sports legend, he will always be my first choice. In fact, there are countless excellent athletes: Although I don't watch the NBA often, I appreciate the personality charm of many players. Edwards is very popular, and James is even more legendary. The NFL also has many outstanding quarterbacks - Joe Burrow, Mahomes, and Josh Allen. My preferences are quite wide! Whether it's personal charm, technical style or game style, they always have a superstar trait that is fascinating."

Finally, I asked an interesting question: If you can fight side by side with any legend, who would you choose?

Bellingham: "Zidane, no doubt. I just have to pass the ball to him and enjoy the show! It's like watching high-definition highlights close. This is definitely my first choice. But seriously, I don't want to play the full season with him (laughs), otherwise I'm afraid I won't even have a chance to play!"

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