Bellingham reveals racist abuse as Dortmund and England condemn racism

Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham revealed he received racist abuse on social media as the Bundesliga club and England showed their support.

Bellingham was the subject of abuse following Dortmund’s 2-2 draw with Cologne in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

The 17-year-old England midfielder shared a screen grab of racist emojis that were sent to him via Instagram, with the caption: “Just another day on social media…”

Dortmund condemned racism post-match, tweeting: “We stand with you @BellinghamJude. Racism belongs nowhere #BorussiaVerbindet.”

Rassismus ist keine Meinung! Wir verurteilen die rassistischen Kommentare gegen @BellinghamJude.#BorussiaVerbindet pic.twitter.com/MU8KfXjtqT

— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) March 20, 2021

England also showed their support on Twitter, adding:  “We continue to be disgusted by the discriminatory abuse our players – and others across the game – are being subjected to online.

“Something needs to change. We stand with you, @BellinghamJude.”

Bellingham has score one goal in 35 appearances in all competitions for Dortmund after arriving from Birmingham City at the start of the season.

We continue to be disgusted by the discriminatory abuse our players — and others across the game — are being subjected to online. Something needs to change.

We stand with you, @BellinghamJude. https://t.co/8jEnzeaDvZ

— England (@England) March 20, 2021

Dortmund are fifth in the standings, four points adrift of the top four and 18 points behind leaders Bayern Munich.

Bellingham and Dortmund are set to face Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals.