Terry Compares Bellingham to Zidane Ahead of Semi-Final
Former England captain John Terry compared Jude Bellingham to French legend Zinedine Zidane, emphasizing Bellingham's significant role in England's journey to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on a FIFA podcast, Terry noted that Bellingham's performances mirror Zidane's influence during France's 1998 World Cup victory and their run to the 2006 final.
He praised Bellingham's ability to drive the team forward and described him as world-class, highlighting his four goals in the knockout stage, including two in the 3-2 victory over co-host Mexico and a brace in the quarter-final against Norway. Former Brazilian midfielder Gilberto Silva supported Terry's assessment, stating that Bellingham consistently delivers in crucial matches.
As England prepares to face defending champions Argentina, Terry expressed confidence in the team's potential to reach the final, stating he is not worried about Argentina and believes England has the upper hand.
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