Tuchel apologizes for calling Bellingham's behavior disgusting

Following a 1-3 defeat to Senegal, England head coach Thomas Tuchel praised Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham for his intensity and fighting spirit, but also remarked that it "can be a bit disgusting." He later had to apologize for his words.

Details: Tuchel admitted he chose the wrong word to describe the player, who is currently missing international duty due to injury, and publicly offered an apology to Bellingham.

Quote: "I used that word unintentionally, just to be absolutely clear. I fully understand and accept that it is my responsibility, that I created these headlines. I apologize for any upset and for the headlines I caused.

I am experienced enough and should have known better, I should have done better. I thought I had a bit more credit with you (the journalists), as I’m doing this in my second language. I gave the interview in the morning after the defeat, after a lack of sleep, live on air, and I used the wrong word. Again, that’s my responsibility," Tuchel said.