Overview

• The confrontation occurred at Millerntor-Stadion after Borussia Dortmund’s 3–3 draw with St. Pauli, where Jobe Bellingham was substituted at half-time.
• Security recognized Mark and Denise Bellingham and allowed them into the corridor by the dressing rooms, where they approached sport director Sebastian Kehl.
• The parents challenged the decision to withdraw their son early and voiced frustration with what was described as a stodgy, uncreative style of play.
• Kehl publicly reiterated that the club’s active area is reserved for players, coaches and officials and said such access for family or advisers will not recur.
• Ricken highlighted a long-standing trust with the Bellingham family, noted they had flown in for Jobe’s league debut, and announced tighter access controls for the dressing-room vicinity.