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has admitted he felt like "a scapegoat" after 's Euro 2024 final defeat last summer, but said "the smile is back" with the national team. star Bellingham, 21, impressed in England's Nations League games in October and November under interim head coach Lee Carsley, after the of England from January 2025, and -- speaking ahead of Madrid's Champions League game at on Wednesday -- Bellingham revealed that he was unhappy with some aspects of how the media covered the Euro 2024 campaign. "I lost my smile because I felt I was a bit mistreated, compared to what I contributed," Bellingham told his pre-match a news conference. "I felt a bit of a scapegoat. I hadn't lost my smile in a Madrid shirt. I'm the luckiest lad in the world. It was more to do with how I was treated off the back of the Euros. But the smile is back." "I felt like I contributed some big moments [with England] and it felt like the whole world was crumbling down on me, especially the days after the final," Bellingham added. "It wasn't a nice feeling. A big criticism was that I didn't speak to the media, it was reported I felt like I'm above it. But I had some personal things going on. I had journalists visit my family, my grandparents. I think that crosses the line of respect, I took that personally and decided to focus on my football. It was personal to me, and I decided to keep my mouth shut." Bellingham's performances for his club have also been scrutinised so far this season, although the midfielder has now scored in Madrid's last two matches in LaLiga. His role in the Madrid team has changed since the arrival of , with Bellingham now playing in a more withdrawn role. "I've filled in in positions, to make sacrifices, just like others have," Bellingham said. "I know where I'm most effective, I've relayed that to the coach [Carlo Ancelotti]... but if I'm put in a position, it's my responsibility to do well to the best of my ability." Mbappé has also had some problems adapting to life at Madrid, with two goals in his last eight games. "It's like any adaptation, players leave, great players have arrived," Bellingham said. "Kylian gets a lot of criticism, and it's a bit over the top for me. I see him in training, and I know he's only going to get better." Liverpool right-back , who ESPN has reported is a top target for Madrid, will miss Wednesday's game at Anfield through injury. "He's a Liverpool player," Bellingham said, when asked about the reports. "It's disrespectful to come to his home today and with the game tomorrow, and say something that could be misconstrued. He's a good mate of mine... We'll see what happens." won't be available against Liverpool after on Sunday, and Ancelotti reacted angrily to suggestions he could have rested the Brazilian ahead of the trip to Anfield. "I listen to a lot of advice, but I've had 1300 games, I've picked 1300 teams and I've made 4000 substitutions," Ancelotti said. "Nobody here can give me advice in that sense."Charlotte Crosby trebles security measures to ‘feel safe’ amid attempted robbery

. DHAKA: Ahead of the foreign secretary-level talks with India scheduled for Monday, Bangladesh foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain said that Dhaka sees a "kind of stalemate" with New Delhi that developed over the last couple of months amid reports of targeted attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, which affected both sides. He, however, said the interim govt "remains optimistic" that it can be eased through discussion and bilateral meetings . Hossain, addressing a seminar here on Sunday, highlighted the adverse impacts on bilateral business activities in recent months, affecting Bangladesh. "We expect that we will be able to overcome this standoff... I hope they (foreign secretaries) will have a fruitful discussion," he said. Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to reach Dhaka on Monday. Amid strained ties and post-Aug 5 criticisms, his visit marks the first by a senior Indian official since the Bangladesh interim govt, led by Muhammad Yunus, took over on August 8. Misri will lead the Indian delegation during the foreign office consultations (FOC) on Dec 9. The consultations will cover key issues such as trade, border management , connectivity and water-sharing, according to Bangladesh's ministry of foreign affairs. The FOC is also expected to address matters like visa issues, border security and potential extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina, currently in India. Hossain said ties between Bangladesh and India have changed qualitatively since Aug 5, and urged both sides to navigate this new reality collaboratively. He reiterated Bangladesh's desire for a balanced relationship. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

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