Golden Boy award recognises Jude Bellingham’s irrepressible rise at Real Madrid

18.11.2023 - 09:19 breakingnews.ie

Jude Bellingham has been awarded the 2023 Golden Boy award for the best player in Europe aged under 21. The prize was established by Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport 20 years ago and is voted for by 50 sports journalists across the continent.

In a video message on tuttosport.com, England star Bellingham said: “I just wanted to thank everyone who voted for me for the 2023 Golden Boy.

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