Pardew fears Bellingham will suffer the same fate as Beckham at 1998 World Cup
Alan Pardew fears that Jude Bellingham could suffer the same fate at David Beckham at the 1998 World Cup during this summer's European Championship.
The 20-year-old has enjoyed a startling debut season with Real Madrid that has seen him become the LaLiga giants' top scorer and most important player.
Bellingham has notched 20 goals in all competitions as Carlo Ancelotti's side sit eight points clear at the top of the league and harbour aspirations of clinching a 15th Champions League title.
But amid his breathtaking displays, the former Borussia Dortmund star has had a few brushes with officials - most notably when he received a red card for passionate protests after his late winner was disallowed in Madrid's draw at Valencia earlier this month.
Pardew, who noted the rough treatment Bellingham received from Brazil's Lucas Paqueta at Wembley, has warned that the youngster may resort to an action befitting of his age if continually wound up by opponents.
'He's obviously getting that in Madrid, don't think that's not happening at Madrid.' the ex-Newcastle and Crystal Palace boss told the Sunday Session on talkSPORT.
'He's getting used to it and I think he's frustrated because he wants to do so well.
'Off camera yesterday, he's geeing the crowed up, he's a real motivator, he was geeing the team up, he was having words with individuals, he's just a great footballer full stop.
'We're so lucky to have him, perhaps he's a top three player in the world you'd have to say. He's an exceptional talent and he is going to have moments like Becks had.
'He's going to have a moment when he does something, let's say, less mature and gets in trouble, let's hope it's not in this tournament though because I think he's going to be very, very
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