Khaberni - The British "Daily Mail" revealed the separation of the parents of football star Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid player) and his brother Job (Borussia Dortmund player), Mark and Denise Bellingham, after a marriage that lasted for more than two decades.
This news comes after a photo was circulated last week of the players' parents sitting completely separate in the stands during the Borussia Dortmund vs. Athletic Bilbao match in the Champions League, which at the time sparked speculation about family disputes.
A German newspaper described the atmosphere then as "tense and dangerous," noting that Mark only spoke to one family member who was present.
The impact of the separation on Job Bellingham's performance
Reports in Germany indicated that Job (20 years old) is facing "difficulties in personal matters" that are affecting his performance with Dortmund, as he has not completed any full game (90 minutes) in the Bundesliga so far.
The newspaper quoted sources saying that the tense family atmosphere is putting pressure on the player, who is suffering from loneliness and spends most of his time at home.
Details of the separation
According to "The Sun" report, the exact date of the separation is not yet clear, but the parents had been living separately to a large extent over the past five years to facilitate managing their sons' professional careers.
The report mentioned that Mark Bellingham (a former police officer, 49 years old) became "close" to another woman, investigator Shelly Bonchon, who appeared with him in a photo posted on "Facebook" last August.
It is worth noting that the older star, Jude Bellingham (22 years old), who plays for Real Madrid, had missed the current international break lineup with the English team due to recovery from a shoulder injury.
