Why Jude Bellingham's brother Jobe requested NOT to have surname on Sunderland shirt for Championship play-off final
JOBE BELLINGHAM spent this season with his first name on the back of his Sunderland shirt.
Bellingham - younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude - helped Sunderland
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Jobe Bellingham spent this season with his first name on the back of his Sunderland shirt
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And he did so wearing the No.7 with Jobe on his shirt - opting not to wear his surname as is usually the case for players.
According to the
Players can ask for "appropriate variation" on the back of their shirt - should they wish at the start of the season.
Older brother Jude joined Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in 2023 and has won the LaLiga title and Champions League in Spain.
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He has also become a regular for England - scoring six times in his 42 caps so far.
Like Jude, his younger brother also
This season, he made 40 appearances with four goals and has
Dortmund - who helped Jude make his name - are believed to be rivalling Eintracht Frankfurt for his signature.
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Bellingham wanted to
The Black Cats saw off Sheffield United 2-1 thanks to a last-minute Tom Watson winner.
Bellingham, 19, said: "I've been part of this great team so every player has made a name for themselves here. So really proud."
Jobe Bellingham takes swipe at Sky Sports pundits in live TV interview before awkward moment with panel at Wembley
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