England legend hits out at BVB star Bellingham’s father | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is in the midst of turbulence surrounding new signing Jobe Bellingham. An English football legend has harshly criticized his father Mark and his behavior.

Clear criticism from England of Mark Bellingham: The father of BVB newcomer Jobe Bellingham is currently facing heavy criticism—even an English football icon has now spoken out with clear words.

Sir Geoff Hurst, World Cup winner in 1966 and scorer of the legendary Wembley goal against Germany, has taken aim at the young Dortmund player's father. At an event in Bristol, Hurst said: “What irritated me was a picture in a newspaper about the most powerful man in English football—Jude Bellingham’s father. He complained when his son (Jobe; editor’s note) was substituted in a game—and that is an absolute joke.”

The 83-year-old went even further: “If you don’t stop something like that, it’s an absolute disgrace.”

Sir Geoff Hurst Attacks Father of BVB Star Bellingham

The background to the uproar: Mark Bellingham was reportedly angry at coach Niko Kovac after BVB’s 3-3 draw with St. Pauli at the end of August because his son was substituted at halftime. In the stadium’s corridors, he is said to have loudly sought a conversation with sporting director Sebastian Kehl. Kehl responded decisively and issued a ban from the corridors: “That will not happen again.”

The Bellingham family is considered a closely knit team. Father Mark gave up his job as a police officer to fully dedicate himself to the careers of his sons Jude (Real Madrid) and Jobe. In 2019, he founded the agency Bello Ball LTD, where he serves as director. Mother Denise is also officially registered there.

Sportingly, however, things have not gone according to plan for Jobe Bellingham so far. The midfielder joined Dortmund from Sunderland in the summer for around 30 million euros, but has only played 301 minutes in nine competitive matches—without a goal or assist. The next opportunity to impress will come for the 20-year-old on Saturday evening (6:30 p.m.) in the classic against FC Bayern.

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