Jude Bellingham, a 20-year-old star, has been setting the field ablaze ever since his move to Real Madrid. What’s more, he recently equaled the record set by Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo. Furthermore, the player even appears to be the favorite to win a prestigious award with a big push from the fans of pop star Taylor Swift.
Another aspiring young soccer talent who has been making waves is FC Barcelona‘s Alex Balde. His impressive performance as a left-back has earned him a nomination for the highly regarded Golden Boy Award—a prestigious accolade given to the best player under the age of 21 playing in Europe. But it looks like after his negative statement against Taylor Swift he might not win it.
Taylor Swift fans are making sure Jude Bellingham wins the Golden Boy
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Both Bellingham and Balde are considered strong contenders for this year’s edition of the Golden Boy Award. However, the tides may have turned against Balde due to a seemingly innocuous comment he made about Taylor Swift. When asked about the pop singer’s music, Balde responded with a simple statement: “Do I like Taylor Swift? No, I don’t like her music”.
Balde: "Do I like Taylor Swift? No, I don't like her music." pic.twitter.com/MSvkwVw4wG
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) May 11, 2023
Little did he know that this seemingly harmless remark would set off a chain of events that would ultimately work in Bellingham’s favor. Taylor Swift boasts an astonishing fan following, with a whopping 54.4 million fans in America alone. Known for their unwavering support and loyalty, ‘Swifties’ are a force to be reckoned with. And they wasted no time in making their presence felt in the Golden Boy Fan Vote.
Reports suggest that after Balde’s negative comments about Taylor Swift emerged, her legion of fans sprang into action. Through their collective efforts, Swift’s fans quickly rallied behind Jude Bellingham, significantly boosting his vote count in the Golden Boy Fan Vote. Within a matter of days, Bellingham’s share of the vote skyrocketed from a mere 30% to an overwhelming 80%.
‼️ Taylor Swift fans played a massive role in the Golden Boy Fan Vote this year, quickly pushing Jude Bellingham from 30% to 80% after learning about Balde's negative comments about the singer. @tjcope #rmalive pic.twitter.com/c92SBUANk8
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) September 6, 2023
This shocking turn of events has overshadowed Balde’s chances of winning the Golden Boy. Balde’s statement may have been an offhand remark, but it served as a catalyst for a groundswell of support for Bellingham. Nevertheless, this is one unexpected twist. Well, while winning the Golden Boy Award is looking like a big possibility for Bellingham with Taylor Swift’s fans, the Englishman is also on the verge of shattering one record that has stood for 14 years.
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Bellingham close to breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s record
Jude Bellingham’s signing has had a tremendous impact on the club, proving that it was well worth the $111 million investment. In La Liga, he has already scored 5 goals, placing him at the forefront of the Golden Boot race. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that he accomplished it by scoring in each of his first four matches.
This feat puts him on par with Cristiano Ronaldo, who set a record during his time at Real Madrid by scoring in the first four matches. This record has remained untouched for fourteen years, but Bellingham now has a chance to surpass it with another goal in his upcoming match. It will certainly be an exciting moment to witness if he can make history once again. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
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