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Djokovic: Why Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham great role-model for kids

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has paid tribute to Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham.

Djokovic discussed Bellingham after the pair met at the Laureus Awards.

The Serb said: "I was with him yesterday and I congratulated him on what he is doing at his young age.

"I think his greatest asset is his humility, he seems like a really good person, someone who respects sport, Real Madrid and the whole world.

"I think these are the values that children can identify with."

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