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**Bellingham Jr. Debuts for Dortmund in Club World Cup Draw, Fluminense Stalemate Leaves Seats Empty**
East Rutherford, NJ – Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, made his debut for Borussia Dortmund in a 0-0 draw against Brazilian side Fluminense in the Club World Cup, held at MetLife Stadium. The 19-year-old midfielder, recently signed from Sunderland for an initial £27 million, came on as a substitute but couldn’t break the deadlock.
Fluminense, the 2023 Club World Cup runners-up, dominated the match, creating numerous scoring opportunities. Veteran goalkeeper Fabio, at 44 years old, shone in his 1,375th senior appearance, keeping a clean sheet for the Brazilians. Borussia Dortmund’s young stars, Reading-born winger Jamie Gittens and midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, also made late substitute appearances for the German side.
Despite the match being held at MetLife Stadium, the venue for the 2026 World Cup final, attendance was underwhelming, with only 34,736 fans present in the stands. Thiago Silva, the 40-year-old Fluminense captain and former Chelsea player, delivered a commanding performance at the back, showcasing his experience and frustrating the Dortmund attack.
Both teams are scheduled to play again on Saturday, with Borussia Dortmund facing Mamelodi Sundowns in Cincinnati, and Fluminense playing Ulsan HD back in New Jersey.
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