The consequence of the English superstar’s obscene gesture was revealed

English the men’s European Championship football team survives with a bang Jude Bellinghamia about the disciplinary proceedings, reports Saksalaislehti Bild.

The star player was not banned for the obscene gesture he made in the Slovakia match after his goal, Bild says, relying on its own sources. According to Bild, Bellingham is about to be fined for his act.

Bild says that Bellingham survived without a suspension, because he did not target the Slovakian team. In addition, the Slovakian team did not demand a penalty against Bellingham.

In the disputed situation, Bellingham put his hand first to his nose, then to his genitals. He explained the gesture as an inside joke aimed at close friends in the stands.

If the referees had noticed the gesture during the game and considered it disruptive, according to the rules, Bellingham should have been given a red card. At the time of the gesture, Bellingham also had a yellow card underneath, which he received in the first half of the match.

English will play in the quarterfinals against Switzerland. Switzerland eliminated reigning European champions Italy from the tournament in the first knockout round.