Borussia Dortmund has banned Jobe Bellingham's parents from the locker room after a conflict with coach Niko Kovac, triggered by his debut in the Bundesliga.

Jobe Bellingham, a midfielder transferred from Sunderland, had a tumultuous debut in the Bundesliga, being substituted at halftime, which provoked strong reactions from his parents. Mark and Denise Bellingham tried to talk to coach Niko Kovac, but they were involved in a conflict with sporting director Sebastian Kehl. As a result, Borussia Dortmund decided to ban them from accessing the locker room during home matches, sparking controversy and criticism from fans.