England hero Jude Bellingham put a brave face on his Euro 2024 heartbreak as he attended a lavish launch event for a new drink in London last night.
Bellingham scored two goals for the Three Lions in Germany this summer but was unable to prevent them from losing a second consecutive European Championship final – with the 2-1 defeat by Spain extending their years of hurt to six decades.
He jetted back to the UK with the rest of the crestfallen squad on Monday and penned an emotional farewell letter to departing head coach Gareth Southgate.
Five days on from the agony, Bellingham took the opportunity to let his hair down at the Gin & Juice party held at Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace in Shepherd’s Bush.
The drink, which has been created by Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg, will be available on shelves by the end of the month and takes its name from the 1994 hit Gin & Juice.
England hero Jude Bellingham attended a lavish launch event for a new drink in London
Bellingham posed with Idris Elba ahead of the UK launch of Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg’s product
Ahead of its full rollout, a host of celebrities flocked to the sleek venue and Bellingham, who donned a sharp blue suit and white shirt, joined them.
The smiling 21-year-old posed for the cameras and struck a nonchalant pose in front of a black car before heading inside to celebrate the launch.
Bellingham also stood alongside world famous actor Idris Elba for a series of photos.
Also spotted at the event were Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, who made the trip down to the capital with his wife Rike Nooitgedagt, and LeBron James.
Bellingham was ever-present for his country at Euro 2024 despite criticism directed at his displays in some quarters and enjoyed a superb debut season at Real Madrid.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk was spotted alongside his wife Rike Nooitgedagt
He took the opportunity to let his hair down after suffering Euro 2024 agony with England
Bellingham penned an emotional farewell message to departing boss Gareth Southgate
It proved to be a campaign to remember as he won LaLiga and the Champions League – although he later fell narrowly short of glory with the Three Lions.
Southgate confirmed he would step down two days on from the final in Berlin and Bellingham wrote an emotional post, describing working under him as a ‘privilege’.
‘Finally, I’d like to thank Gareth and his staff for the great memories during his tenure,’ the end of his social media post read.
‘From the point of view of a fan who has become a member of the squad, it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions that has instilled hope and joy back into our country.
‘It was a privilege being lead by someone who is so dedicated and passionate. Not only is Gareth easily one of the best coaches in the history of the national team but also an unbelievable human being.
‘Thank you for everything and all the best in the next chapter, Gaffer.’
