Borussia Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken confirmed an emotional conversation took place between sporting director Sebastian Kehl and Mark Bellingham after Dortmund's 3-3 draw with St. Pauli. Dortmund had led 3-1 with four minutes remaining before conceding twice, including a Danel Sinani penalty and an equaliser by Eric Smith in the 89th minute. Jobe Bellingham was substituted at half-time for Felix Nmecha after playing only 45 minutes. Reports claimed Mark Bellingham angrily confronted Kehl and faced a dressing-room ban, but Ricken said the matter is resolved, no special treatment was given and future locker-room access will be limited to players, coaches and officials.
Borussia Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken has confirmed an "emotional" conversation took place between sporting director Sebastian Kehl and Jobe Bellingham's father, Mark, following Saturday's draw with St. Pauli. Dortmund's Bundesliga campaign got off to a stuttering start as they drew 3-3 at the Millerntor-Stadion, having led 3-1 with just four minutes to play. A Danel Sinani penalty, which was accompanied by a red card for Dortmund defender Filippo Mane, got St. Pauli back in the contest before Eric Smith equalised in the 89th minute.
"We were able to sign Jobe Bellingham because we have built a relationship of trust with the parents over the years," Ricken told Sky Sports DE. "The family flew in especially for their son's first Bundesliga game and wanted to meet Jobe after the game. They stood in the hallway to the locker room and had an emotional conversation with Sebastian, which is not a problem at all, given this relationship.
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