Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham and his younger brother, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham, have seen their parents separate after 20 years of marriage, reports the Daily Mail.
According to the outlet, Jude and Jobe’s father, former police sergeant Mark Bellingham, and their mother, Denise, both put their careers on hold to raise their sons. The family once lived in the West Midlands, dedicating themselves to supporting the boys’ football ambitions.
However, in recent years, the couple began living in separate countries. Sources say their relationship gradually grew distant and ultimately ended in an official divorce.
Rumors of their split intensified last week after Mark and Denise were spotted sitting apart during Jobe’s Champions League match against Athletic. The sight caught the attention of both fans and journalists.
The Daily Mail reports that Mark Bellingham is currently in a romantic relationship with detective constable Shelly Pancheon of the West Mercia Police. This revelation is said to have marked the end of the Bellinghams’ long marriage.
It is worth noting that Mark is eight years younger than Denise. At the time of their marriage, he aspired to become a professional footballer but later chose a career in law enforcement.
Meanwhile, Denise Bellingham is known as a devoted mother who played an active role in her sons’ training and education. From an early age, she instilled in Jude and Jobe the values of discipline and hard work.
Football fans have always spoken fondly of the Bellingham family, crediting their support as a key factor in Jude’s rise to becoming one of Europe’s brightest stars.
Now, the Bellinghams’ lives enter a new chapter — each moving forward on their own path and choices.
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