Jobe Bellingham Suspended for Club World Cup Match Against Brother Jude

Jobe Bellingham will miss the highly anticipated Club World Cup quarter-final match against Real Madrid due to a one-match suspension from accumulating two yellow cards during the tournament. This suspension prevents the brothers, Jobe playing for Borussia Dortmund and Jude for Real Madrid, from facing each other in what would have been a historic sibling showdown. Borussia Dortmund's coach Niko Kovac noted Jobe's disappointment and surprise at the suspension, expressing confidence that the brothers will meet in future competitions, potentially in the Champions League next season. Jude Bellingham has expressed a strong desire to play alongside his brother for England, highlighting their close relationship and shared football journey. Both brothers have risen through Birmingham's academy, with Jude now a major star at Real Madrid, while Jobe recently followed him to Dortmund after a stint with Sunderland. Despite the missed opportunity at the Club World Cup, their careers continue on promising trajectories with future encounters expected.