Why did Jude Bellingham have a 'werewolf' celebration at Euro 2024?

Jude Bellingham and Alexander-Arnold celebrate after scoring to help England win their opening match at Euro 2024 - Photo: OZAN KOSE/GETTY

On the morning of June 17, by playing in the match between England and Serbia, Jude Bellingham made history in European football as the first player under the age of 21 to compete in all three major international tournaments: Euro 2020, 2024 and World Cup 2022.

The midfielder is also the first male player to score in both the World Cup and the European Championship for England while playing for a team outside their home country.

In England's opening match at Euro 2024, Bellingham shined with the only goal to bring the final victory 1-0 against Serbia. He also received the Man of the Match award.

Notably, Bellingham's celebration with Alexander-Arnold aroused curiosity from the media and fans.

Explaining after the match, Bellingham said: "It was a 'werewolf' style celebration by the England team.

Among the players, the team photographer kept covering his face as if he didn't know what was going on. That's why I wanted to celebrate like him as a way to share the joy with the members behind the scenes.

They are the ones who do not receive any awards after the match. However, they always help us have sublime moments in the competition. Therefore, the players always appreciate the work of every member of the team."

"Werewolf" has been a popular game in the England team since the 2022 World Cup. At that time, Harry Kane shared: "There are about 17 people playing together. This game helps the whole team bond better."

Vietnamese football also has Hoang Anh Gia Lai Club, which has celebrated goals many times in the style of the "werewolf" game - Photo: TUAN HUU

What is "Werewolf"?

Werewolf, also known as mafia, werewolf, is a social deduction game originating from Russia. At the beginning of the game, each person will be secretly assigned a role with the main factions being the wolves, the people and the anti-wolf elements to protect the people.

The players' task is to stay anonymous and find a way to eliminate the wolves.

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