He proved to be the Three Lions’ secret weapon at the 2026 World Cup, helping England to a third place finish by scoring seven goals.
Now Jude Bellingham, 23, is enjoying a well-earned rest with a holiday in Hawaii, sharing a slew of shirtless snaps while he lives it up with his girlfriend Ashlyn Castro.
The posts have gone down a treat with his newfound fans, after Jude-mania reached fever pitch this month when he was crowned England’s highest goalscorer in a single World Cup tournament.
Such was the public outpouring of love for Jude that it inspired a new viral trend: a Jude Bellingham lookalike contest.
Yet there can only be one official Jude – and he’s been revelling in his heartthrob status with a slew of thirst traps of late.
Jude Bellingham has shared a slew of thirst trap snaps during his Hawaiian getaway after cementing his heartthrob status with his heroic World Cup efforts
Now Jude, 23, is enjoying a well earned rest with his girlfriend Ashlyn Castro
Jude has been revelling in his heartthrob status with a slew of thirst traps of late.
Unfortunately for anyone with a bit of a crush on Jude, he is happily loved-up with American model Ashley, 28, who has unfairly been targeted with online hate from Jude’s mega fans.
‘She’s a gold digger,’ wrote one. ‘That’s why most of his fans don’t like her. Her entire goal is to be a Wag, it doesn’t matter to who.’
Ashlyn has hit back at the allegations, saying they are ‘disrespectful’ and completely untrue.
‘Going out with Jude, with his huge following of young girls who are infatuated with him is a little like being one of Harry Styles’ girlfriends,’ an industry insider told the Daily Mail’s Katie Hind.
‘The only way these people know how to deal with it is by saying horrible things. It’s been hard for her, they were total lies.’
As for what the future holds, a source predicts wedding bells. ‘There is a real sense that Jude could pop the question soon.’
Indeed Ashlyn proved to be a supportive WAG this month, proudly cheering on Jude during all his World Cup games and when he was named man-of-the-match.
Yet Jude’s World Cup appearance was not without controversy, as he furiously hit out at ‘shocking’ refereeing decisions after England’s World Cup semi-final heartbreak against Argentina.
He made a point of confronting Ismail Elfath – Lionel Messi’s favourite referee – to share his grievances after England’s 2-1 loss.
He shared shirtless snaps at the beach while playing a card game and enjoying snacks
Jude also showed off his bulging biceps in a vest, with the fashion forward star looking as stylish as ever in a black tank top and red scarf, adding a tweed flat cap
Jude also sent fans wild back in May when he shared shirtless snaps on his holiday in Cannes
Jude’s younger brother Jobe also got in on the action, with the pair posing together for snaps
Unfortunately for anyone with a bit of a crush on Jude, he is happily loved-up with American model Ashley, 28, who has unfairly been targeted with online hate from Jude’s mega fans
Leandro Paredes and Enzo Fernandez were seen as particularly dirty in the opening exchanges of the match.
Both teams came into the match with a heightened sense of rivalry after the South American side’s declarations throughout the tournament that the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina.
Fresh footage from the referee’s camera has been released by FIFA and in it, Jude is seen saying to the referee: ‘Some shocking ones there, but all the best.’
Jude later slapped Argentina rival Valentin Barco on the back of the head as scenes turned ugly in Atlanta.
In the build-up to the flashpoint, Spurs captain and Argentina defender Cristian Romero was seen goading Bellingham when the final whistle was blown.
He went over to Valentin and slapped him on the back of the head.
The full-back then turned around and pushed Jude with tempers flaring. Nicolas Otamendi also came over and gave the England man a shove.
Several Argentine players attempted to act as peacemakers but it looked as if Jude and Nicolas wanted more head-to-head action – even when they were separated.
Jude also clashed with Lionel Messi in the semi-finals, though England fans have to admit that the Argentinian legend was brilliant towards the end of the match, setting up both of his country’s goals.
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