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Dortmund Reinforces Dressing-Room Access Rules After Bellingham Tunnel Confrontation

Officials clarified the policy covers family as well as advisers following Jobe Bellingham’s half-time substitution at St. Pauli.

Borussia Dortmund v Juventus FC - Pre-Season Friendly
Bellingham was substituted at half-time in his Bundesliga debut on Saturday, when Dortmund were leading 1-0
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Overview

  • Sky Sports Germany and The Times report that Mark Bellingham confronted sporting director Sebastian Kehl in the tunnel after Borussia Dortmund’s 3-3 draw at St. Pauli.
  • Kehl said the club’s “active area” is reserved for players, coaches and officials, adding that such access by relatives “will not happen again.”
  • Security staff had allowed Jobe Bellingham’s parents into the restricted zone, where Mark voiced frustration over the substitution and the team’s display.
  • German tabloid BILD reported that Mark also sought to speak with head coach Niko Kovac, a claim not confirmed by the club.
  • Jobe, 19, was substituted at half-time on his Bundesliga debut as Dortmund surrendered a 3-1 lead late following Filippo Mané’s red card.