Bellingham's parents stirring up issues at BVB.
In the opening game of the Bundesliga season, Borussia Dortmund faced a challenging start, drawing 3:3 against FC St. Pauli. The match, which can be revisited via the highlights on RTL, was not without incident off the pitch.
Reports by Sky Sport revealed that Jobe Bellingham's parents, Mark Bellingham and an unnamed advisor, caused a stir by entering the locker room area after the match. This visit was considered a boundary crossing by the responsible parties, with Borussia Dortmund confirming an incident had occurred. The club stated that such incidents would not happen again.
The incident occurred in the catacombs, an area usually reserved for players, staff, and functionaries. Jobe Bellingham's early substitution during the match seemed to be a point of contention for Mark Bellingham, who was reportedly vocal about the decision.
Borussia Dortmund's sports director, Sebastian Kehl, was involved in a lengthy, emotional discussion with Mark Bellingham. Kehl made it clear that the active area is reserved for players, coaches, and those responsible, not for families and advisors.
Coach Niko Kovac expressed his disappointment with the result, stating that the team did not take the fight as he imagined it. As a top team, Kovac believed they should not give away such games despite a poor performance. The coach's sentiments were echoed by many, as Borussia Dortmund lost two important points by throwing away a 3:1 lead in the final minutes of the match.
The focus of the trouble at Borussia Dortmund is on newcomer Jobe Bellingham, who joined the club from AFC Sunderland for a transfer fee of 30.5 million euros (plus bonuses) before the Club World Cup. The young midfielder was taken off the field after 45 minutes by Kovac.
This incident serves as a reminder of the protocols and boundaries that must be adhered to in professional sports, especially in high-profile clubs like Borussia Dortmund. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how this incident affects the team's dynamic and performance.
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