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Bellingham Caught: What He Sang from the Stands during His Brother Jobe's Game

Jude's taken advantage of his vacation to go to England and watch Sunderland, getting excited with the crowd's chants

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid's star, took advantage of LaLiga's winter break to travel to England and support his brother Jobe, a Sunderland player. In the game against Blackburn Rovers, cameras caught Jude singing from the box, which caused quite a stir.

Sunderland fans, known as the Black Cats, have an iconic chant against Alan Shearer, a Newcastle idol and Blackburn legend. "Shearer's a disaster." They sang to the tune of "he has a magic hat." Apparently, Jude joined the chant. Something which didn't go unnoticed by the cameras.

The moment has divided opinions. Some see this as a show of support for Sunderland's fans. While others consider the gesture could be controversial given Shearer's historic figure in English soccer.

Full support for Jobe

Jude Bellingham has shown closeness to his brother Jobe, who is standing out at Sunderland. The relationship between them is very strong, and the Real Madrid player didn't hesitate to travel to Ewood Park to cheer him on.

Soccer player in red and white striped uniform on the field.
Jobe Bellingham with Sunderland | Real Madrid Confidencial

This gesture reinforces Jude's family image, who, despite his superstar status, doesn't forget his roots or the support for his younger brother.

Alan Shearer: praise and criticism

Curiously, Shearer has publicly praised Jude on several occasions. During Euro 2024, he described him as a player "arrogant in the best sense", highlighting his confidence and leadership both on and off the field.

"He's phenomenal," Shearer stated. "The way he handles playing at the biggest club in the world is impressive. Moreover, his way of dealing with the media shows unbelievable maturity."

The video of Jude singing has gone viral on social media. Sunderland fans applaud his support, while some Blackburn and Newcastle followers haven't received the gesture with the same sympathy.

Football player in white Real Madrid uniform on the playing field.
Jude Bellingham this season | Real Madrid Confidencial

Despite the controversy, this episode highlights the closeness of the Bellingham brothers and the passion Jude maintains for soccer, even from the stands.

Will Jude speak out about it? For now, the player seems more focused on enjoying success both at Real Madrid and in his family life.

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