{
  "id": 19617310,
  "title": "England's Blues brothers - how the Bellinghams helped save Birmingham",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/englands-blues-brothers-how-the-bellinghams-helped-save-birmingham-19617310",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T07:12:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/englands-blues-brothers-bellinghams-helped-071247896.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jude Bellingham, now a star player for Real Madrid, and his younger brother Jobe, a midfielder who recently played for Sunderland, have a rich history with Birmingham City. The two brothers played a total of 70 league and cup games for the club together after graduating from the Birmingham City Academy. Despite playing in the same club, they have never appeared together in a senior match, as Jude left the club before Jobe broke into the first team in 2022.\n\nBoth brothers have had a significant impact on Birmingham City, with fans still remembering their contributions. Jude, who joined the club at the age of eight, played his final game for the club six years ago, while Jobe left three years ago. The Stourbridge-born midfielders have continued their football journeys, with Jobe now playing for Sunderland and Jude establishing himself at Real Madrid.\n\nThe Bellingham brothers' connection with Birmingham fans remains strong, with supporters posing for photographs in front of Jude's mural outside St Andrew's, the club's stadium. Craig Courtney, a fan podcast host, noted that fans still wear Bellingham shirts to matches and support the team, highlighting the brothers' dedication to the club.\n\nBirmingham City has seen a resurgence in recent months, currently sitting at the top of the Championship. This turnaround is partly attributed to the fees generated from the sale of Jude and Jobe, which have contributed to the club's financial stability. The brothers' decision to prioritize the club's well-being during difficult times, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, has been particularly admirable, with Birmingham chief executive Xuandong Ren praising their actions.",
  "summary": "Boyhood Birmingham City fans Jude and Jobe Bellingham could become the first brothers to play for England for 19 years.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "England's Blues brothers - how the Bellinghams helped save Birmingham",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/englands-blues-brothers-how-the-bellinghams-helped-save-birmingham",
        "published": "2026-11-12T07:12:41.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}